18 citations
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May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.
86 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
48 citations
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Hair pain is more common in women with hair loss, but it's not linked to the cause or severity of hair loss.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Early treatment of children's hair loss, which can be caused by various factors, is important due to its emotional impact.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Trichoscopy is a useful, painless tool for diagnosing and monitoring children's hair and scalp issues.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
October 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Resveratrol-loaded carriers may help reduce hair loss from chemotherapy when used with scalp cooling.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
36 citations
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August 2012 in “Dermatology online journal” Using wigs, hairpieces, and sprays can help people with hair loss feel better about themselves.
31 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells are key for hair follicle recovery.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
July 2022 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” The combination of PRP and triamcinolone injections improved hair growth in a man with alopecia areata.
42 citations
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March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that new treatments for hair loss may involve a combination of cosmetics, clinical methods, and genetic approaches.
December 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” Intralesional corticosteroids effectively treat localized alopecia areata, often sparing white hairs.
An adult Libyan woman was successfully treated for a rare scalp infection usually seen in children.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
63 citations
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October 1972 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” Scalp involvement is common in pemphigus and can lead to hair loss, with the severity of scalp lesions linked to overall disease severity.
20 citations
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of thermal biology” Scalp cooling devices need to be powerful enough to overcome heat loss and reach the right temperature to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” An elderly man's hair grew back after treatment with secukinumab, possibly due to reduced scalp inflammation or the medication's direct effects.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.