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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Low iron and vitamin B12 levels are common in women with chronic hair loss, while low vitamin D is less common.
Psychosocial distress significantly contributes to hair loss in patients with pressure ulcers after hospital discharge.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
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January 1998 in “PubMed” Hair loss can cause scalp discomfort.
Hair loss after weight loss surgery can improve over time.
September 2024 in “Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research” COVID-19 is linked to temporary hair loss, especially in women.
November 2021 in “Медицинский алфавит” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss due to stress and inflammation.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Low ferritin, vitamin D deficiency, and thyroid problems may contribute to hair loss in some hospital patients in Western Saudi Arabia.
February 2024 in “PubMed” More people experience hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 in hospitals than in outpatient settings.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” COVID-19 may increase hair loss due to stress and inflammation.
February 2026 in “Psychiatria” Stress and emotional suppression can cause hair loss, so addressing both mental and physical health is important.
Hair loss in women can be caused by different conditions like hormonal changes, infections, or stress.
May 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” Trichotemnomania causes hair loss due to compulsive hair cutting or shaving.
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May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair casts may be a useful clue for diagnosing hair loss during the resting phase of hair growth.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Trichoscopy is easier and quicker than folliscopy for diagnosing telogen effluvium.
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July 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Estrogen can temporarily slow down hair growth but this can be reversed.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Treating both bipolar disorder and hair-related BDD with psychiatric medications improved the patient's symptoms.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss in some people.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrow faster in stress-related hair loss.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by autoimmune factors, not just stress or malabsorption.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
February 2019 in “Trace elements and electrolytes” Women with chronic hair loss had lower levels of zinc, copper, and ferritin than healthy women.
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October 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with heavy hair shedding might actually have a hidden form of alopecia, which can be identified by specific hair changes.
January 2026 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology”
October 2024 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” Anaphylaxis from cow's milk allergy can cause temporary hair loss in children.
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.