16 citations
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June 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A 17-year-old boy with Temporal Triangular Alopecia successfully grew new hair after a hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
6 citations
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January 2004 in “Der Hautarzt” 
September 2023 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” A rare scalp condition caused scarring hair loss in a woman, improved slightly with treatment.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Severe itching from shingles can cause hair loss due to rubbing.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
18 citations
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February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Alopecia areata mainly affects young people, often showing as patchy hair loss on the scalp.
3 citations
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July 2014 in “QJM” A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.
48 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Male pattern baldness is common and can be managed with early intervention.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Tofacitinib effectively regrew scalp hair in an 11-year-old girl with alopecia areata.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
17 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two Sikh brothers developed permanent hair loss from wearing turbans tightly, a condition that became apparent after they moved to Austria.
September 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, often resolves within a year, but can recur.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” A 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis had temporary hair regrowth with treatment but relapsed, highlighting the need for thorough investigation and holistic care.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
July 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Receding hairlines in men are uneven, with the right side larger than the left.
2 citations
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January 2018 Diffuse alopecia areata causes widespread hair thinning due to an autoimmune response.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Thorough evaluation is crucial for understanding diffuse scalp hair loss.
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
August 2021 in “Acta medica Philippina” A girl's hair loss was found to be caused by both a hair-pulling disorder and another hair loss condition.
January 2004 in “Medicine Today” Topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in over 50% of men and women.
June 2026 in “Wiener klinische Wochenschrift” Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic autoimmune condition causing non-scarring hair loss, affecting about 2% of the global population, with significant psychosocial impacts. Recent research has identified the collapse of immune privilege in hair follicles and activation of the JAK-STAT pathway as key factors in AA's onset. This has led to the development of targeted treatments, including the FDA-approved oral Janus kinase inhibitors baricitinib and ritlecitinib, marking a shift from traditional therapies. These treatments have shown efficacy in clinical trials, though they require continuous maintenance to prevent relapse and carry risks of serious infections. AA is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and psychiatric conditions, highlighting its complexity beyond a cosmetic disorder.
56 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” These hair loss conditions might be part of a spectrum, not separate issues.
January 2020 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil mostly affects postmenopausal women, often linked with hypothyroidism and eyebrow hair loss.