27 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene variations may be linked to female pattern hair loss.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Six new hair loss factors in men not linked to female hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
February 2026 in “PubMed” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild side effects.
January 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The severity of female pattern hair loss is linked to how long someone has had it, not to levels of certain nutrients or hormones.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild unwanted hair growth.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life in women, with manageable side effects.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Omalizumab may cause temporary hair loss, especially in women aged 18-60.
July 2024 in “Federal Practitioner” Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
December 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, may cause long-term sexual dysfunction and depression.
134 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.
83 citations
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November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
49 citations
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
34 citations
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March 2001 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher doses and longer use of isotretinoin may increase hair loss risk.
2 citations
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June 2004 in “PubMed” Carbamazepine caused hair loss in a man, which stopped after he stopped taking the drug.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Children under 10 can experience hair thinning without hormone issues, and it may improve with treatment.
The expert system effectively helps diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
June 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
21 citations
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
26 citations
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April 2009 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Decreased CD200 in hair follicles may cause immune issues in some alopecia areata cases.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The modified wash test is better than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss.