November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Changes in NRF2 levels may contribute to hair loss in Egyptian men.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
January 2004 in “Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Androgen receptor abnormalities may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Stress can trigger or worsen alopecia areata.
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
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January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Micronutrient imbalances like zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese can cause hair loss.
February 2026 in “Middle European Scientific Bulletin” Improving scalp microbiome may help restore hair and improve scalp health.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
August 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher FABP4 levels may help diagnose androgenetic alopecia early.
April 2012 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” Different genes are linked to various types of hair loss.
December 2021 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” The treatment improved hair health in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
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January 2004 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.
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June 2000 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss due to genetics and DHT.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.