research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
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research Alopecia areata incognita
Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
research Genetics of Alopecia
Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
research Hair loss in infancy and childhood
The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
research Unusual Cause for Baldness Inspires the Muse
Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research Describing the Hair and Related Abnormalities
The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
research Hair loss in patients with skin of color
Hair loss in people with darker skin has unique challenges and requires careful diagnosis and treatment.
research AKT question relating to male pattern hair loss
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research A rare cause of irrevocable childhood alopecia feigning alopecia universalis: Atrichia congenita with papular lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Mechanism of androgenic alopecia: Addressing speculations through empirical evidences
Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
research Iron-deficient erythropoiesis in women reporting diffuse scalp hair loss.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research A Hospital-based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research Loose anagen hair syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
research Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles
Hair loss is caused by hormonal changes that shorten hair growth phases and shrink hair follicles.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus
Scalp tools, tracking progress, targeting scalp inflammation, and avoiding certain hair treatments can improve female hair loss treatment.
research Androgenic Alopecia
The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
research Investigating self-reported hair loss following covid-19 infection in the Iraqi population
COVID-19 may cause hair loss, especially in young adults.
research Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss
Diabetes might contribute to hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Tractional alopecia
Changing hairstyles can prevent hair loss caused by tension.
research Hypotrichosis and Hair Loss on the Occipital Scalp
A baby girl has a hair disorder called monilethrix, causing fragile hair that may improve over time.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
research Hair problems in women
Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
research Psychological Aspects of Hair Loss
Hair loss can cause and be caused by psychological issues.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Investigating drug induced alopecia
Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
research Hormone und Behaarung
Hormones, especially androgens, affect hair growth and can cause hair loss or excess hair in both men and women.
research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function
The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.