39 citations
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December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
4 citations
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August 1978 in “PubMed” Many women's hair loss is due to health issues, medication, nutrition, or stress.
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.
20 citations
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.
1 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of S C C J” Adenosine lotion improves hair thickness and density in women with thinning hair.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
October 2010 in “Mayo Clinic women's healthsource” Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.
January 2004 in “Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Dermatologie & Venereologie” Female pattern hair loss causes thinning hair on top of the scalp, treatable with limited success.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
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.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pigmented concealing powders can improve the look of hair density for people with hair loss but need daily application and may not work well in wet conditions.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbs like hibiscus, onion, and aloe vera may help hair growth and are good alternatives to conventional treatments.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” A man had a stroke after getting a scalp injection for hair loss.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
12 citations
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May 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
35 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatology” Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
6 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early hair loss may predict heart disease.
Prioritize hairline and front scalp before crown in hair transplants.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
151 citations
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August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
35 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
February 2026 in “Clinical Traditional Medicine and Pharmacology” Both Unani treatments effectively reduced hair shedding in Telogen Effluvium.
January 2025 in “RGUHS Journal of Ayush Sciences” Traditional Ayurvedic treatment improved hair loss in a young woman.
21 citations
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May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
19 citations
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June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.