12 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair syndrome occurs in dark-skinned children and often improves on its own.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
TGF-β1 and FGF-18 are key in hair loss, and Minoxidil helps hair growth.
6 citations
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January 1994 in “PubMed” The molecular mechanisms controlling hair growth phases are not fully understood yet.
15 citations
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January 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
September 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Non-invasive methods can effectively monitor hair growth cycles, aiding hair loss treatment development.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
40 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.
Hair aging is a big issue, and nutrients are key to keeping hair healthy.
1 citations
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August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.
Hair loss is caused by hormonal changes that shorten hair growth phases and shrink hair follicles.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with and without hair loss have similar amounts of exogen hairs, so these hairs are not a key factor in hair loss conditions.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.
April 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” TGF-β1 and 2 may play a role in hair loss in AGA.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A person's severe hair loss naturally reversed without treatment.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A person's severe hair loss naturally reversed without treatment.
December 2019 in “Journal of pediatrics & neonatology” A 13-year-old boy had a rare, stable type of hair loss with little chance of regrowth, but treatment is available for looks.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the main reason people lose hair, and while some think it's normal, others find it abnormal and want treatment.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
January 2004 in “Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Dermatologie & Venereologie” Female pattern hair loss causes thinning hair on top of the scalp, treatable with limited success.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Miniaturized hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia show abnormal mitochondrial activity and damage.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autophagy, a cell recycling process, is crucial for prolonged hair growth and could be a potential target for treating hair growth disorders.
43 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Clinics” A young woman with a rare hair loss condition improved with steroid and biotin treatment.
33 citations
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August 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.
February 2021 in “PubMed” A 2-year-old girl had a hair disorder not shared by her identical twin.