19 citations
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April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
13 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association” Inflammation may play a role in causing androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
12 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
4 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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December 2021 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Thailand varies by region and demographics, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
Microinfusion therapy and testosterone use may cause scalp inflammation, requiring early recognition and treatment.
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
June 2025 in “Australian Prescriber” Hair loss in men and women can be treated with medications and therapies, showing improvement after 6 months.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cuticapil Stem Hair Serum improves hair growth and reduces shedding when added to minoxidil.
January 2025 in “Medicina” 25% of women in North Sudan have traction alopecia, linked to family history and hair treatments, highlighting the need for better hair care awareness.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
March 2023 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Oral and topical finasteride are effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
45 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Hair loss in secondary syphilis is more common than thought and can be reversed with antibiotics.
37 citations
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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.
397 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
117 citations
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August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
46 citations
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January 2015 in “Pediatric Rheumatology” Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing and managing juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and usually get better with treatment.
33 citations
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August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
25 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and hair loss, which usually heal on their own and don't always indicate severe illness.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Men with male pattern hair loss have different levels of certain hormones compared to men without hair loss.
16 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Korean patients with PCOS often have skin problems like acne and excess hair, with different symptoms based on their specific PCOS type.
15 citations
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July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.