11 citations
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February 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the hairless gene cause a rare form of permanent hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
8 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients treated with high-dose docetaxel may experience permanent hair loss.
5 citations
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June 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemical hair straightening may be linked to a type of permanent hair loss.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The document concludes that low-dose oral minoxidil successfully regrew hair in a patient with permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair transplants can work for permanent hair loss if the condition is stable and done carefully.
December 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Keratin 19 may help diagnose and treat certain types of permanent hair loss.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Some pediatric Ewing's sarcoma patients may experience permanent hair loss after chemotherapy, and treatments might not fully restore hair.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” See a doctor early to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman has a permanent hair loss condition treated with steroids and new medicines, but hair might not regrow.
March 2015 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” Damage to hair follicle stem cells may cause permanent hair loss and scarring in PCA.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” IVIg treatment improved symptoms but caused permanent dark hair loss.
46 citations
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June 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A man lost hair permanently from a salon burn, and surgery was needed to fix the scar.
19 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.
21 citations
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October 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair dyes can change hair color temporarily or permanently but may cause side effects like skin reactions and hair damage.
14 citations
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May 2006 in “Clinical obstetrics and gynecology” Laser hair removal shows promising short-term results but isn't yet permanent.
1 citations
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January 2001 Micrografting is the most effective surgical method for permanent hair restoration.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss without scarring is more common than permanent hair loss with scarring, and is often due to genetic factors.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Early diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in children are crucial to prevent permanent damage.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” PRP therapy can temporarily grow hair in CCCA patients but isn't a permanent cure.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in hijab-wearing women are crucial to prevent permanent damage and improve quality of life.
63 citations
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
40 citations
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.