15 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” No link found between aromatase gene and female hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” The BASP classification is effective for diagnosing pattern hair loss in Indian men and women.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology” No significant link between CAG repeat numbers and female pattern hair loss in Han Chinese population.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
30 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
5 citations
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July 2016 in “Canadian Urological Association journal” Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.
3 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mackerel fermented fish oil protects skin cells from damage by UVB light.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products used for 4 weeks made hair smoother.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.
56 citations
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November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.
23 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatology” Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” 5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Dermoscopy effectively diagnoses and evaluates female hair loss treatment.
45 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female 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.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
June 2026 in “Research Square” Vitamin D may help with certain types of hair loss in women.
193 citations
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
November 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Anabolic-androgenic steroids increase the risk of heart problems.
73 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively stop or reverse hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride being more effective for women under 50.
21 citations
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.