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July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review” Most children's hair loss is due to alopecia areata, stress-related shedding, scalp fungus, or hair-pulling.
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
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June 1976 in “PubMed” Crash dieting can cause temporary hair loss due to not getting enough energy for hair growth.
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June 1976 in “JAMA” Severe calorie cutting can cause hair loss, but hair usually grows back after some time.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments are effective for hair loss conditions, but results vary by individual factors.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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December 2000 in “Der Hautarzt” Idiopathic chronic telogen effluvium in women causes sudden hair loss without a known cause, often linked to emotional distress.
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January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia” Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
January 2007 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair growth and shedding involve specific cell changes and gene roles.
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December 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” A woman with long-term scalp psoriasis developed rare scarring hair loss that didn't fully respond to treatments.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in COVID-19-related hair loss with few side effects.
September 2022 in “Health and Medical Journal” Minoxidil and oral antioxidants helped improve hair growth in a patient with hair loss due to lupus.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
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May 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
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May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Changing estrogen levels during menopause might affect genes related to body rhythms and cause increased hair loss.
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” Type I collagen, elastin, keratin, ceramides, and melanin improve hair strength, growth, and health.
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October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology” Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
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December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair loss starting as early as 18 days after infection.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition requiring careful diagnosis and treatment.
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September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
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August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” A liquid protein diet caused hair loss in a young woman.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Dutasteride mesotherapy can cause hair loss in some people.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be managed with proper treatment and addressing underlying issues.
Patient history is key in diagnosing hair loss types.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Current and new treatments for hair loss include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but results vary and new options are being explored.
March 2003 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is hair loss caused by many hairs stopping growth suddenly, often due to stress or illness, but sometimes it's normal and not due to disease.