Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine reduces hair loss and strengthens hair.
June 2021 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Some people lose a lot of hair after having COVID-19.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, but new hair still grows.
January 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical research” Sansevieria trifasciata P. extracts, especially the ethyl acetate fraction, effectively promote hair growth in male rabbits with hair loss.
January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss where hair sheds due to stress but new hair still grows.
January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka” A dog's hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting testicular tumor.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The complex treatment for hair loss was found to be effective.
April 2017 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” The marine protein complex, Viviscal®, was found to effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair, skin, and nails quality in women.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parry-Romberg syndrome developed new curly hair on one side of her scalp, a condition not previously linked to the syndrome.
Certain chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss.
October 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition where hair falls out due to various factors like illness, stress, or nutrient deficiency.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause lupus, stopping these drugs is the main treatment. NB-UVB phototherapy clears psoriasis faster when applied three times a week. Monoclonal antibodies and oral pimecrolimus are effective in treating psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men. No direct link between low iron and hair loss was found. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and human papillomavirus type 16.
September 1980 in “PubMed” Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” PRP injections may help treat hair loss.
February 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth in cashmere goats.
Interest in COVID-19 hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially in higher-income countries.
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March 2010 in “Aging” Circadian clock genes are important for hair growth and may affect aging-related hair loss and graying.
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Collagenase IV is crucial for hair growth by affecting key growth factors.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Albert Kligman, known for his dermatology research and the discovery of tretinoin, was a significant figure in hair science but faced controversy for inmate experiments.
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August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” An 8-year-old boy recovered from a rare case of penile tourniquet syndrome after hair removal surgery.
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March 2021 in “Skin” Public interest in hair loss increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
April 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” COVID-19 infection is linked to temporary hair loss in Egyptian women.
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Infrared spectral imaging can effectively study protein distribution in hair follicles during hair growth.
Many Egyptian women who were hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced significant hair loss afterwards.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a common, temporary hair loss condition often affecting young women.
January 2019 in “Deleted Journal” Biofield Energy Healing may promote hair growth and treat skin disorders by enhancing hair follicle development.