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October 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Holistic homeopathy, lifestyle changes, and nutrition can improve chronic hair loss.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
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August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
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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.
Postpartum hair loss can reveal hidden hair loss conditions.
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July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Persistent pulling on hair can cause permanent hair loss.
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.
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February 2021 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Hair loss may be a delayed side effect of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children after COVID-19.
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January 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Taxane-based chemotherapy causes more hair loss and skin changes in Asian breast cancer patients.
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July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
January 2024 in “Research Square” The model helps understand alopecia areata and suggests treatment strategies.
April 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a teen with a unique pattern of alopecia areata.
August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.
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