June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
January 2024 in “Aging medicine” A COVID-19 infected patient with chronic kidney disease experienced worsened kidney function, hair loss, and unexpected wart clearance.
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September 2019 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” IVIg treatment improved symptoms but caused permanent dark hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Clinical and Developmental Immunology” Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
TGF-β1 and FGF-18 are key in hair loss, and Minoxidil helps hair growth.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Peanut callus extract helps grow hair and prevent hair loss.
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Nrf-2-modified stem cells from hair follicles significantly improve ulcerative colitis in rats.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2024 in “Current Oncology” Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
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September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
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November 2011 in “Cell stress & chaperones” Quercetin effectively treated and prevented hair loss in mice.
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell technology may improve hair loss treatments by providing more effective and personalized options.
July 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” COVID-19-related hair loss may have unique features compared to hair loss from other causes.
May 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss due to stress, treatment drugs, psychological impact, and pandemic-related stress.
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July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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June 2017 in “Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology” Stopping the antidepressant agomelatine improved hair loss in a patient.
June 2026 in “Pathology & Oncology Research” Scalp cooling helps prevent hair loss during certain breast cancer treatments, especially when anthracyclines aren't used.
October 2023 in “Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
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November 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.
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October 2022 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.
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December 2022 in “PubMed” COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss, which usually gets better on its own, but reducing stress and managing health issues might help recovery.
July 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine and Review” Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common due to nutrient deficiencies and rapid weight loss.
June 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.