34 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
30 citations
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January 2008 in “The Aging Male” The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Pediatric dermatology” 1% anthralin ointment is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
22 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.
20 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata, with many patients achieving complete hair regrowth.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.
13 citations
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February 2006 in “Analytical Biochemistry” New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
12 citations
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June 2022 in “FARMACIA” Transethosomal gels improve naftifine skin delivery better than Exoderil cream.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata may be more likely to have a certain type of hearing loss.
11 citations
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences” Tideglusib may help bone regeneration without being toxic at low doses.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Lower ghrelin levels and certain gene variations may increase acne risk.
10 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
7 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Physicians often overlook patients' use of alternative medicine for psoriasis, highlighting a need for better communication.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Medicinski arhiv” A herbal extract may help treat certain types of hair loss by reducing a specific gene's activity.
7 citations
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April 2014 in “Cell biology international” Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” A man with multiple autoimmune diseases developed liver injury from azathioprine, but his liver improved after stopping the drug.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Records of Natural Products” Garden cress extract may help treat skin inflammation and androgen-related disorders.
5 citations
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July 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” AMH levels can't reliably tell the difference between LOCAH and all types of PCOS in women with excessive hair growth.
4 citations
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is linked to insulin resistance in women, regardless of hormone levels.
4 citations
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November 1996 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with PCOS have lower adiponectin hormone levels and are more likely to have insulin resistance.
3 citations
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June 2015 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that cerebrovascular diseases can cause seizure-like activity in stroke patients, which can be improved with antiepileptic drugs.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using an epidural needle in hair restoration surgery can reduce grafts popping out, make the procedure easier, and result in natural-looking hairlines without obvious scarring.