October 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” The belief about hair shedding phases is likely incorrect and needs reevaluation.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
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January 2025 in “Genes & Diseases” Understanding T cells and signaling pathways can lead to better treatments for hair loss.
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.
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August 2006 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism” Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
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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.
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March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
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June 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Some drugs can cause permanent hair loss, though it's rare.
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
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June 2021 in “Medicine” High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
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February 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
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December 2019 in “Cureus” A patient with a scalp condition and benign skin tumor experienced hair loss and did not improve with treatment, choosing not to have surgery despite a small cancer risk.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
November 2025 in “JPRAS Open” Age and diabetes are linked to larger trichilemmal cysts, while hypertension is linked to smaller ones.
September 2025 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” Short-term use of topical minoxidil can cause eye issues, but stopping it can resolve the problem.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Scalp micropigmentation effectively treats localized alopecia with high patient satisfaction.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil might help with hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
Vitamin D3 helps treat mild to moderate alopecia areata, especially when combined with other treatments.
August 2025 in “Cosmetics” Cosmeceuticals like sunscreens may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
Biotin and silica from plants improve hair, skin, and nail health.
May 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Current treatments for neutrophilic alopecias in children are limited and often ineffective, especially for males and those of Afro-Caribbean descent.
Tofacitinib significantly regrows hair in severe alopecia without major side effects.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata may be linked to higher heart disease risk.
November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment improved hair thickness, shine, and reduced hair loss effectively.
October 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Brevilin-A is a safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate alopecia areata in children.
Adding a zygomaticotemporal nerve block reduces pain more effectively during hair regrowth treatments.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplants are highly satisfactory for treating female-pattern hair loss.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.