A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends in Hair Loss Treatment: Key Contributions, Emerging Hotspots, and Future Directions
April 2026
in “
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum
”
TLDR Future hair loss treatments focus on non-invasive and regenerative methods, needing more clinical trials.
This bibliometric analysis of 2,591 articles on hair loss treatment from 2001 to 2025 highlights a growing focus on non-invasive and regenerative treatments, with significant contributions from the USA, China, and South Korea. Key research areas include platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, exosomes, tissue engineering, and JAK inhibitors. The study underscores the need for further high-quality clinical trials to validate these emerging technologies' clinical applicability, offering insights into future research and clinical applications in hair regeneration.