Higher air pollution increases the risk of alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetics can help tailor treatments for male pattern hair loss, improving outcomes like stabilization or modest regrowth.
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May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
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February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Careful monitoring is crucial to prevent JC virus reactivation in lupus patients treated with rituximab.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
July 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health” 5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
March 2023 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Low vitamin D levels are linked to severe and active alopecia areata.
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” hsa-miR-193a-5p may help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
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October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Smoking increases the risk of male pattern hair loss.
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July 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors can effectively reverse hair loss in people with alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medical Sciences and Health” Early-onset male hair loss may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
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April 2024 in “Food Frontiers” Pu-erh tea reduces hair loss risk in offspring.
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed guide on hair replacement surgery and its practices.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The LncRNA AC010789.1 slows down hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and interacting with miR-21 and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
Men with CCCA often face delayed diagnosis and severe hair loss, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and treatment.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.