December 2023 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” PCOS is a complex disorder needing lifestyle changes, support, and treatment, with new herbal treatments showing promise.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders need a holistic approach, including medical, cosmetic, and psychological support.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
November 1997 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Robert T. Leonard Jr. disagrees with Max Rubin's negative views on hair loss treatment, advocating for hormonal tests in women and supporting the use of medications and surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
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November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.
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May 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review” Delayed puberty often runs in families, can affect growth, and may need hormone treatment.
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January 2012 Hair cortisol analysis shows sweat affects cortisol levels, and severe OSA may increase stress, but CPAP treatment doesn't significantly reduce physiological stress.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.
February 2026 in “Research Society and Development” PCOS is a common disorder in women causing symptoms like irregular periods and infertility, and requires early diagnosis and treatment.
September 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document highlights advancements and findings in dermatology, including AI use, disease prevention, treatment efficacy, and the impact of conditions on patients' lives.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition, treated based on severity, with half of patients regrowing hair within a year without treatment.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
March 2022 in “Women's health issues” The conclusion is that women are heavily affected by autoimmune skin diseases, face significant challenges, and need better research, treatments, and healthcare policies.
April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
April 2012 in “Lab Animal” Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.
69 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.
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September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.
7 citations
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February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
February 2006 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade cancer cases.
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December 2001 in “Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine” Trichotillomania is a challenging-to-treat impulse-control disorder where individuals pull out their hair, more common in females, with some treatments showing benefits.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hirsutism can lower a woman's quality of life, causing emotional distress and affecting social and work opportunities.
6 citations
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November 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Photothermolysis is the best method for permanent hair removal.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients leads to increased satisfaction and reduced stress.
January 2006 in “The journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Women using 5% minoxidil for hair loss were mostly satisfied and had improved quality of life, despite some impact on social life and hairstyle choices.
October 2022 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Homeopathic medicine improved hair loss and quality of life.