186 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
66 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss, with best results after four years.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
52 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
45 citations
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December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
32 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
30 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.
23 citations
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October 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
17 citations
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March 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Use PRP and ASC-BT for hair loss and wound healing, but more research needed.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” BTA safely and effectively treats hair loss, and works better with FNS.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss links to high blood pressure, high fat levels, and metabolic issues, suggesting early heart disease screening.
14 citations
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April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy improves hair growth and dermal papilla cell function.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
8 citations
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February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
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.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Early diagnosis is crucial for treating alopecia effectively.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing” Wearing a cap doesn't affect quality of life for Indian men with hair loss, but severe hair loss does lower it. Older men have more severe hair loss, and those who wear caps more often want less treatment.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.
1 citations
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February 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery recommends that hair restoration surgeons should be skilled in diagnosing and treating hair loss, ensuring patient safety, optimizing aesthetic results, and managing complications.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more testing for effectiveness and safety.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” A 10% MSC secretome hair tonic best promotes hair growth in alopecia.
December 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” Patients with androgenetic alopecia often have abnormal lipid levels, so they should be screened and advised on lifestyle changes to prevent heart issues.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” A new semi-automatic hair implanter could make hair transplants easier, more successful, and more accessible.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
January 2022 in “Journal of Healthcare Sciences” Male Androgenetic Alopecia, a common hair loss in men, can be slowed and partially restored with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, or hair transplantation. Serenoa repens may be an alternative treatment. More research is needed for new treatments.