November 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early hair loss might indicate insulin resistance.
Lightly perming scalp hair can lead to new hair growth, potentially treating baldness.
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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.
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Hair loss in men and women is linked to high stress hormone levels and other hormonal imbalances, suggesting treatments should be customized to each person's hormones.
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April 2021 in “Human Cell” MicroRNAs may help diagnose and treat hair loss disorders.
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
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May 2016 in “Urolithiasis” Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
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August 2001 in “PubMed” The stump-tailed macaque is a good model for studying human hair loss, but it's expensive and hard to find, while rodent models are promising for understanding hair growth and finding new treatments.
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November 2001 in “PubMed” An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
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April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
Many people use the internet to find information and treatments for hair loss.
October 2023 in “Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” The paper concludes that animal models help in understanding hair loss causes and developing new treatments.
February 2013 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” The sebaceous gland plays a significant role in hair loss and thinning, and using growth stimulators, DHT inhibitors, anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-androgens, and super oxide dismuse substances can help manage it.
January 1992 in “Juntendo Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and drugs that can block this hormone might help prevent hair loss.
December 2020 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction” Certain inflammatory molecules and leptin may contribute to hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
April 2020 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A postmenopausal woman with hair loss and hirsutism improved after surgery to remove an ovarian tumor.
September 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Hair diameter difference, brown skin discoloration around hair follicles, and missing hair in certain areas are key signs of androgenetic alopecia (commonly known as hair loss) when viewed under a dermoscope.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
Hair loss can be caused by hormones, illness, autoimmune disorders, or vitamin deficiencies, and treatments vary depending on the type.
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
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January 2011 in “PubMed” The document concludes that most patients with endocrine disorders experience diffuse, non-scarring hair loss, with scarring hair loss being rare.
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April 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss can cause stress and needs different treatments based on its type.
May 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” dAR-6–1 is a promising new treatment for hair loss that works better than minoxidil.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathy improved hair condition and emotional balance in chronic alopecia.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for androgenetic alopecia are emerging, improving hair loss management.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” New treatments for androgenetic alopecia are emerging, improving options for managing hair loss.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by mechanical, thermal, and metabolic factors, not just hormones.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Hair loss is caused by mechanical, thermal, and metabolic stress, not just hormones.
GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss may cause hair loss, especially in women.