122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
11 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas but hair loss on the scalp.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Green tea component EGCG may help prevent hair loss by changing microRNA levels in certain scalp cells.
6 citations
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October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
6 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.
57 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” Balding hair follicles have less growth-promoting factors and more inhibitory factors, leading to hair loss.
37 citations
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December 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early balding in young Indian men may indicate a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and potential heart disease.
June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
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.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Herbal hair scrubs can effectively prevent and treat hair problems, boosting self-confidence.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair patch repigmented and hair regrew in a balding patient after treatment with exosomes and laser.
December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
Herbal therapies for alopecia show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Vitamin B3 may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth by protecting scalp cells from stress and reducing hair growth-blocking proteins.
86 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is a condition causing noticeable hair loss, especially in middle age, which is more severe than normal balding.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” EX104 shows promise in treating hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving scalp health.
30 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Transplanted hair follicles can change and adapt to new areas of the body, with the immune system possibly playing a role in this adjustment.
April 1998 in “Journal of women's health” Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
13 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Increasing alkaline phosphatase in human skin cells helps to grow more hair.