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 and reviews on hair loss treatment, published between 2001 and 2025, highlights the growing focus on non-invasive and regenerative treatments. The USA leads in publication volume and citations, with significant contributions from 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.