6 citations
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” Plant extracts may help treat hormone-related hair loss.
6 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Formuly farmacii” Many people suffer from hair loss, which is caused by a disruption in hair growth, and there is a need for personalized treatments and new drugs.
1 citations
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August 2017 Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
September 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
November 2024 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” JAK inhibitors may reverse early hair loss, but prolonged inflammation can cause permanent hair loss.
May 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Finasteride and dutasteride may help prevent hair loss but could cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and psychological issues.
September 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may increase hair density and thickness in Androgenetic Alopecia, but it's not significantly better than a placebo.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
15 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
77 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
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.
21 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The study used monkeys to test a hair loss treatment called minoxidil, which showed positive results.
17 citations
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December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
421 citations
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
229 citations
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August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
165 citations
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
143 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
112 citations
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October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
90 citations
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
80 citations
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January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
67 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
59 citations
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
44 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.