2 citations
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March 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tralokinumab successfully treated alopecia areata in a patient with atopic dermatitis.
26 citations
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March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
127 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cytotoxic T cells cause hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
71 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if done after the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment after surgery.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Finasteride treatment in rats changed the expression of genes related to psychiatric and neurological functions, and these changes persisted after stopping the drug.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical case reports” Docetaxel treatment for breast cancer can cause permanent hair loss.
February 2012 in “World Allergy Organization Journal” Alopecia can be a symptom of Neonatal Lupus.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
44 citations
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May 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” "20-nail dystrophy" can have multiple causes.
22 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Infection” Treatment with benzylpenicillin and prednisolone cured the patient's syphilis and hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Denosumab may cause alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “Dermatology online journal” A person with thyroid problems had rare, swollen, bald spots on their scalp caused by a condition usually found on the shins.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Refractory alopecia areata can be managed with medical treatments, psychological support, and aesthetic options.
The patient with total hair loss did not regrow hair despite treatment, indicating a poor outlook for this type of hair loss.
May 2022 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Cyproterone acetate therapy improved hair loss and reduced testosterone levels in a menopausal woman.
31 citations
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May 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.
22 citations
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May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment” Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.
3 citations
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December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Scalp biopsy and digital phototrichogram help diagnose and manage different types of diffuse hair loss.
67 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
February 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Improved collaboration and education between dermatologists and oncologists can enhance care for chemotherapy-related hair loss.
August 2018 in “Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing” Supporting people with alopecia through psychological help and accurate information is crucial for managing stress and coping.
29 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair relaxers can cause lasting scalp damage and hair loss.
23 citations
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December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.