January 2020 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” A woman's temporary hair loss was caused by high prolactin levels from her medication.
June 2019 in “Advanced medical journal” Cancer drugs often cause temporary hair, skin, nail, and mouth issues.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Chemotherapy causes temporary hair loss in women, while Tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair, and genetics show no link between female pattern hair loss and common baldness genes.
December 2015 in “European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology” Newborns can experience temporary hair loss in bands, unrelated to sleeping position.
January 2013 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Chemotherapy causes temporary hair loss and discomfort, while tamoxifen has minimal hair effects.
December 2005 in “Journal of Marine Fisheries” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, often triggered by stress or health issues, with hair usually regrowing over time.
December 2005 in “Journal of Marine Fisheries” Telogen effluvium causes temporary hair loss, often triggered by stress or health issues, with hair usually regrowing over time.
August 1978 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Crash diets can cause temporary hair loss, and professional medical advice can prevent serious health issues.
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December 2020 in “Dermatology Archives” Systemic steroids temporarily improve severe alopecia areata in children but often lead to relapse.
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July 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Psoriasis can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
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January 2014 Some drugs can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
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October 1971 in “The BMJ” Anticonvulsant drugs may cause temporary chromosomal abnormalities.
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased awareness and research are needed to prevent hair loss from cosmetic procedures.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
August 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Platelet-rich plasma can temporarily improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but may need additional treatments for long-term results.
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September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research” Immunizing goats against melatonin can temporarily change their cashmere growth cycles and increase fleece production.
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March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
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August 2021 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” COVID-19 infection can significantly cause temporary hair loss.
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April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Erlotinib can cause significant but temporary hair loss in lung cancer patients.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” A 6-year-old girl experienced temporary hair loss after mild COVID-19, which improved naturally in 8 months.
September 2024 in “Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research” COVID-19 is linked to temporary hair loss, especially in women.
Many severe COVID-19 patients experienced temporary hair loss, but most regrew hair within six months.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
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June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment has limited and temporary effects on severe Alopecia Areata and does not prevent relapses.
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October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.