2 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” High incidence of hair loss found in COVID-19 patients, but no severity correlation established.
April 2022 in “Journal of the Medical Sciences” More severe hair loss worsens quality of life in men.
24 citations
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August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
2 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
March 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to immune issues, and while new treatments show promise, no universally effective solution exists yet.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Deucravacitinib helped a man regrow hair and improve psoriasis.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.
September 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The paper suggests a way to diagnose male hair loss and check treatment results using a dermoscope at four specific scalp points.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Mutations in the LSS gene cause hair loss and may affect brain development, with varying severity.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost 0.005% solution safely increases hair density and regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Turkderm” People with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it, and the severity of hair loss is linked to insulin resistance. The connection between early hair loss and oxidative stress needs more investigation.
Hair loss treatment using stem cells from baby teeth was effective for 75% of men tested, with mild side effects. A scoring system may predict how well this treatment works.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to more severe hair loss in adult men and to excess hair growth, but its effects on hair conditions are complex and need more research.
January 2022 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Higher STAT3 levels are found in hair loss areas, but not linked to hair loss severity.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A unique type of hair loss mimics another condition but has minimal inflammation and specific immune cells present.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in both Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata is often accompanied by inflammation around hair follicles, but the location and severity of this inflammation varies.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.
97 citations
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September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
45 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Half of the patients treated with a specific drug for skin cancer experienced hair loss not related to the drug's dosage.
14 citations
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January 2003 in “Skin Research and Technology” The new scalp coverage scoring method accurately measures hair loss and growth in men.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” An alternating inflatable head pad reduced pressure ulcers and hair loss in heart surgery patients.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Emotional stress can trigger intermittent hair loss in chronic telogen effluvium, which may not improve with treatment if stress continues.
April 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Vitamin D may help reduce severity and relapse of alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-17 plays a key role in severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant but usually reversible hair loss, and managing it involves patient education and hair care strategies.
January 2014 in “Cosmoderma” The document concludes that personalized treatment plans for hair loss in Asian men are necessary and more research is needed to develop effective guidelines.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
17 citations
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August 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prolonged pressure on the scalp can cause permanent hair loss.