January 2026 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” New cooling caps can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way.
December 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Patients with androgenetic alopecia often have abnormal lipid levels, so they should be screened and advised on lifestyle changes to prevent heart issues.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” JAK inhibitors can help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have potential long-term risks and require careful monitoring.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Tailored combination therapy improves non-scarring alopecia outcomes.
Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is linked to diffuse hair loss.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” Hormonal implants have many side effects that often outweigh their benefits.
May 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS conceive and deliver a healthy baby.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
July 2021 in “Dermatology archives” Methotrexate may effectively and safely treat hair loss in children, with notable improvement after 12-15 months.
December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stress can cause a type of hair loss in mice lacking the CCHCR1 gene.
September 2010 in “Companion Animal” The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” A woman with low thyroid function did not lose her hair during chemotherapy, possibly because her hair follicles were less affected by the treatment.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
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March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
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July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
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May 1988 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
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January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
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December 2021 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” Silver nanoparticles from Laurus nobilis leaves may be a new, safer antiarthritic treatment.
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.