September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Caffeine, niacinamide, and panthenol may improve hair growth, fullness, and healing when applied to the scalp.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Women s Health” Wearing a hijab doesn't affect scalp health if worn dry and without existing scalp issues.
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September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is reliable for diagnosing Temporal Triangular Alopecia and can prevent unnecessary biopsies and wrong treatments.
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
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October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Dutasteride and minoxidil helped regrow hair in a woman with breast cancer.
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ferulic acid helps stabilize vitamins C and E for better skin protection from the sun, certain compounds may promote hair growth, atopic dermatitis patients have lower skin defense molecules, older men are more likely to get a type of skin cancer, and a substance called relaxin may prevent age-related skin thickening.
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January 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Red and infrared light therapy improves hair growth in balding patients.
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
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August 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new method quickly detects hair changes from EGFR inhibitors using a microscope.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A man has a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis, treated with special shampoos and sometimes medication.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Unani medicine may help treat a rare, hard-to-treat hair loss pattern in children.
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July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Certain hair and scalp features indicate a worse outcome in alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Atypical male hair loss may not respond to usual treatments.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating autoimmune cicatricial alopecia early.
October 2024 in “Dermatologica Sinica” ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Erlotinib may cause scarring hair loss.
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February 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermatologists should learn trichoscopy to better diagnose hair loss conditions.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” MS treatments can cause significant hair loss, affecting mental health.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rosemary oil may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective for hair loss in people with body hair.
February 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Current and new treatments for hair loss include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but results vary and new options are being explored.