193 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
92 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
91 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Southern Chinese women with female pattern hair loss have less, thinner hair and smaller hair follicles.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation helps women with hair loss; understanding and empathy lead to happy patients.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
2 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, requiring personalized treatment.
April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The algorithm can effectively diagnose different types of female hair loss with proper history, examination, and tests.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
38 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
24 citations
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September 2007 in “Veterinary Dermatology” A goat had skin issues caused by Malassezia slooffiae, marking the first known case in goats.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride 2.5 mg/day can effectively treat female hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
226 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.