4 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Impaired autophagy may cause hair loss by triggering early catagen.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
44 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
31 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
10 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Higher DKK-1 levels found in hair loss patients; L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, L-threonate, and ginsenoside F2 may help promote hair growth.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
178 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
174 citations
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November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
136 citations
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
88 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
72 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
72 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.
60 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment may stimulate hair growth by promoting blood vessel formation, increasing growth factors, and preventing cell death.
52 citations
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata shows a unique type 1 interferon signature, suggesting potential treatment by targeting this pathway.
50 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Loose Anagen Syndrome is a hair condition where hairs can be easily pulled out, mainly affecting young girls, and may improve on its own or with treatment.
40 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
39 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
38 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ketoconazole lotion can improve hair regrowth for some people with androgenetic alopecia.
37 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
36 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The conclusion is that androgenetic alopecia and senescent alopecia have unique gene changes, suggesting different causes and potential treatments for these hair loss types.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
21 citations
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November 2009 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document suggests that certain protein deficiencies and scalp blistering in Epidermolysis Bullosa may cause hair loss.
19 citations
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February 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.
17 citations
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August 1979 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new staining method helps tell growing from resting hairs to diagnose hair loss.
15 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ephrin-A3 helps increase and speed up hair growth in baby mice.
13 citations
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April 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptors found in monkey scalps, similar to humans, affect hair growth.