11 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
205 citations
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March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
144 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
110 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
49 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.
43 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
38 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
29 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus, with certain hair and scalp changes indicating more active disease.
28 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early hair loss may indicate prostate issues.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Understanding hair follicle biology and stem cell control could lead to new hair loss treatments.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
13 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Some people's hair loss is caused by multiple factors, with the most common being a mix of AGA and CCCA.
12 citations
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June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that different types of hair loss require specific treatments and psychological support is important.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
4 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Intradermal injections improve hair density and thickness better, while derma roller is more convenient.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Cutis” Glycemic control medications for Type 2 diabetes can affect skin conditions like psoriasis.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” PCOS symptoms vary by age, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Metabolic syndrome reduces effectiveness of hair loss treatment.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
February 2026 in “Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews” Mesotherapy might help with hair growth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” PRP shows promise for hair restoration with mild side effects, but more research is needed for clear guidelines.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Botanical treatments like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng may help reduce hair loss in menopausal women.
Combining psychodermatology and PRP therapy can improve skin condition treatment by addressing both mental and physical health.