Blood cell counts could help predict and treat alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Retinoic acid helps activate hair growth in people with common hair loss by working on a specific cell growth pathway.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Patterned hair loss in women is linked to hormonal imbalances and biochemical changes, and should be evaluated for underlying health issues.
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
April 2026 in “Current HIV Research” Skin disorders in HIV patients have shifted, with more sexually transmitted infections and ART-related conditions now common.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” A tick bite caused temporary hair loss in a man, which is a rare condition that usually gets better within 3 months.
Eating more protein during weight loss can prevent hair loss caused by not having enough protein.
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
January 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” Teak leaf extract hair tonic was tested for hair growth and safety.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The combination of Stemoxydine® and Resveratrol improves hair density in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
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October 1974 in “PubMed” Topical estrogens improved hair growth in about half of the patients.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” The document concludes that alopecia is an incurable autoimmune disease with various treatments and that diet, as well as COVID-19, may impact it.
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January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had nausea and constipation from iron pills taken for hair loss due to low iron.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
November 2005 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Hair count is important to distinguish between genetic hair thinning (Androgenetic Alopecia) and hair thinning caused by disrupted hair growth (Chronic Telogen Effluvium).
May 2024 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Feminizing hormone therapy increases hair counts and improves hair-related quality of life, while masculinizing therapy may reduce large terminal hairs.
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.