July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
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October 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F often causes side effects like stomach issues and skin reactions.
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
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January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology” Certain hormone medications can treat symptoms like acne and unwanted hair, regulate periods, and prevent pregnancy in women and teenage girls.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Trastuzumab deruxtecan is effective for advanced breast cancer but has side effects like nausea and fatigue.
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” New treatments like plant extracts, nanocarriers, and 3D bioprinting show promise for hair loss, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
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November 2001 in “PubMed” 1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
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December 2000 in “PubMed” CS-891 may effectively treat hair loss by blocking enzymes in hair follicles.
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March 2025 in “ESMO Open” Long-term treatment with palbociclib plus letrozole maintains quality of life in certain breast cancer patients.
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June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” Oral lichen planus can appear before lichen planopilaris.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia may be due to ongoing tiny inflammation and tissue changes around hair follicles.
July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tinea capitis can occur in adults and should be considered if scalp issues persist.
November 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with skin and hair symptoms improved partially with specific treatment.
February 2021 in “Cureus” A woman's hair loss was initially misdiagnosed as scarring hair loss but was actually a treatable autoimmune hair loss.
September 2020 in “Osmangazi tıp dergisi” Thyroid dysfunction, vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, and iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss condition Telogen Effluvium.
November 2018 in “Endocrine Abstracts” A woman's high testosterone levels were caused by a rare ovarian tumor, not the initially diagnosed condition.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss is different from male pattern hair loss and has unclear genetic causes.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” Homeopathy improved hair loss and well-being in a woman with chronic hair loss.
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October 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is not very common among Iranian women, but it's important to prevent it because of the risk of heart disease and infertility.
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Females are more likely than males to experience long-COVID symptoms and heart issues.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Autism's genetics are linked with early age of puberty and less hair loss, but not with hormone levels or polycystic ovary syndrome.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Environmental factors and chemicals might affect hormone balance and contribute to common hair loss.
April 1999 in “Therapeutische Umschau” Hair loss and excessive growth treated with various options, including new laser technology.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Effective treatments for hair loss include minoxidil, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and personalized combination therapies.
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November 2004 in “Medicine” Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.