19 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)” Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
93 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in women.
13 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dengue fever can cause a temporary type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Quality of Life Research” More severe hair loss in alopecia areata greatly impacts patients and caregivers.
February 2026 in “Psycho-Oncologie” Alopecia areata causes significant psychological distress in cancer patients, needing integrated care.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
30 citations
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
October 2025 in “Diseases” Women with hair loss often have deficiencies in iron, vitamins, minerals, and lower thyroid function, suggesting the need for nutritional and hormonal treatment.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Many people experienced hair loss after having COVID-19, with the worst cases in hospitalized patients, and some saw hair regrowth within six months.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research” Understanding different types of hair loss helps in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Women with pattern hair loss often have higher blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist size, suggesting a link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Maturitas” Menopause can cause hair loss in women due to hormonal changes, affecting their well-being and quality of life.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopic measurements help determine the severity of female pattern hair loss.