June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tofacitinib regrew hair in a man with total hair loss but raised cytokine levels, needing more research on possible side effects.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia totalis/universalis is a severe form of hair loss where all body hair is lost.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective for hair loss in people with body hair.
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December 2025 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Phototherapy effectively treats certain alopecia areata types, especially if started early.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phototherapy helps some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair, especially those with hair at treatment start and less severe forms of the condition.
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June 2021 in “Curēus” A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
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June 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.
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October 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine may help treat hair loss but needs more research.
March 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Dermoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss and may reduce the need for biopsies.
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January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
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July 2021 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” Two patients developed complete hair loss after Alemtuzumab treatment for MS, with no regrowth after two years.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss due to unknown factors, affecting all ages and genders.
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August 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's complete hair loss condition improved after recovering from COVID-19.
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March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics” Cetuximab can cause unusual hair growth and hair loss.
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October 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss saw hair and nail improvement after 10 months on tofacitinib without side effects.
November 2022 in “The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences” Isoniazid can rarely cause hair loss, which is reversible after stopping the drug.
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August 2016 in “Journal of controlled release” Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a gene mutation responsible for a rare hair loss condition.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
September 2025 in “Clinics and Practice” Collagen with calcium and vitamin D improves bone health, skin elasticity, and reduces hair loss in menopausal women.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
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May 2013 in “Virology” HPV16 oncogenes disrupt the normal activity of hair follicle stem cells.
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January 2009 in “Medicine” Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
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June 2020 in “Processes” CMX from Centipeda minima can significantly improve hair growth in mild to moderate balding.
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May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
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March 1990 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Albendazole treatment for echinococcosis can cause serious side effects and requires close monitoring.
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.