June 2023 in “Journal for international medical graduates” Smoking increases the risk of hair loss, especially male pattern baldness.
152 citations
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January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
72 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
62 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand hair loss in men and to find new treatments.
October 2024 in “Internal Medicine” Stopping nalfurafine reversed hair loss in a hemodialysis patient.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Females with pattern hair loss have more occipital involvement than males.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
47 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
35 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Nanotechnology therapies can help improve quality of life for those with hair loss.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
December 2018 in “Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences” Many Chinese patients lose hair after weight loss surgery, especially women, and taking iron and zinc on their own doesn't help.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
January 2018 in “Journal of general practice” Young people are losing hair due to stress, poor diet, pollution, and lack of sleep, but it can be treated with supplements and scalp treatments.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from umbilical cord cells fix hearing loss and damaged ear hair cells in mice.
102 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Smoking may contribute to hair loss in men.
1 citations
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August 2004 in “Alternative & complementary therapies” Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
January 2023 in “Vìsnik problem bìologìï ì medicini” Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
26 citations
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September 1969 in “The American journal of medicine” Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.
December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effectively treat hair loss and thinning in both men and women, with high satisfaction and no major side effects.
34 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hydrogen peroxide and monoethanolamine in hair dye can cause dermatitis and hair loss.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The nutritional supplement improved hair quality and reduced hair loss.
136 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.