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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
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August 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Female pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, and treatment does not improve it within two months.
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September 2021 in “Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal” Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
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August 2021 in “Medical Science Monitor” Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.
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October 2020 in “PubMed” Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” PRP shows promise for short-term hair growth, especially in young men.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Myrtus communis leaf extract may help with hair loss and wound healing.
Mental health and hair loss are linked, and treating both can improve well-being.
May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral and topical anti-androgens can help treat female hair loss, but have side effects.
Advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and technology have improved hair loss detection and restoration, with some types being reversible.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Topical spironolactone and minoxidil both effectively treat female hair loss, but spironolactone has fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” COVID-19 vaccination may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but benefits outweigh this risk.
June 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Androgenetic alopecia can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride, requiring long-term use and patient cooperation.
April 2024 in “International journal of community medicine and public health/International journall of community medicine and public health” Female pattern hair loss greatly lowers quality of life, especially in young women.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
October 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Taking iron pills does not improve hair loss treatment in women with low iron compared to using minoxidil alone.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” Eclipta alba extract could be a promising natural treatment for hair loss.
January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss on their mother's side are more likely to have female pattern hair loss.
December 2022 in “PubMed”
January 2021 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Many young men with hair loss have low levels of vitamin D and B12.
March 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Finasteride may help treat female hair loss, but has risks.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” A man had a stroke after getting a scalp injection for hair loss.
May 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Women with hair loss have higher free testosterone levels.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
July 2022 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.