30 citations
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
85 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
6 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” General anesthesia might be linked to certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
16 citations
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July 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Some psychiatric drugs can cause skin problems, but serious reactions are rare.
12 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
26 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Serum granulysin levels can indicate the activity and prognosis of alopecia areata.
25 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Methotrexate effectively treated a 2-year-old's generalized pustular psoriasis without side effects.
21 citations
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
12 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP is effective for hair loss and might work better with other treatments, but more research is needed.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
57 citations
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “World journal of clinical cases” An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
30 citations
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August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
21 citations
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May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata involves complex immune and genetic factors, with potential treatment targets identified, but more research is needed.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Activated and non-activated PRP are equally safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
40 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.