19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
123 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
5 citations
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September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” The boy's hair loss was likely caused by a fungal infection.
4 citations
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August 1978 in “PubMed” Many women's hair loss is due to health issues, medication, nutrition, or stress.
August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Woman with diabetes had hair loss due to rare ovarian tumor; surgery improved hair growth.
Early combination therapy can effectively regrow hair in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
126 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.
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.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Sensors” LED therapy can safely and effectively regrow eyebrows in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Early treatment of traction alopecia can reverse hair loss; prevention involves avoiding tight hairstyles.
December 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment to maintain results.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Female hair loss can be diagnosed using specific trichoscopy criteria.
24 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
15 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
7 citations
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September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if done after the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment after surgery.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Trichoscopy effectively shows early positive effects of minoxidil in male pattern hair loss, improving patient satisfaction.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Topical sildenafil 1.0% may help increase hair count in female pattern hair loss.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Extracorporeal shock waves significantly improve hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “BMJ” Many women experience significant hair loss during menopause, and topical minoxidil is an effective treatment.
Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific doses and precautions.
August 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair growth in men.
February 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Many COVID-19 survivors, especially women, experience hair loss and skin color changes, needing specific post-recovery care.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” ADSC injections improve hair density, thickness, and reduce inflammation in female pattern hair loss.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ankle braces reduce motion, while external focus improves hip and knee movements.
January 2004 in “Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Dermatologie & Venereologie” Female pattern hair loss causes thinning hair on top of the scalp, treatable with limited success.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine” Primary care should recognize and treat hair loss in hijab-wearing individuals with cultural sensitivity.