416 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
32 citations
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Canine dermal papilla cells and fibroblasts have distinct growth patterns and protein expressions.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Irregular menstrual cycles in teenagers are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.
Acne and excess hair are common in women with PCOS, and skin checks can help diagnose it early.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that signs of male and female pattern baldness include uneven hair thickness, yellow spots, skin discoloration around hair follicles, more thin and soft hairs, and many hair follicles with just one hair.
November 2014 in “PharmaTutor” Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Certain gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk of male pattern baldness.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
2 citations
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March 2012 in “JAMA” Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
51 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Genomics” Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
68 citations
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
22 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Genetically at-risk healthy people show similar immune issues as those with Pemphigus vulgaris or Alopecia areata.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” Improper diet, lifestyle, and stress are major causes of hair fall.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” AAG causes hair loss in many people, with limited treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, light therapy, and hair transplants.
178 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The paper concludes that recognizing bitemporal alopecia areata is important for early treatment and preventing its progression.
1540 citations
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.
41 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Moderately high prolactin levels do not cause hair loss in women.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in both men and women suffering from androgenic alopecia.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is a condition causing noticeable hair loss, especially in middle age, which is more severe than normal balding.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Acetylsalicylic acid affects platelet-rich plasma activation, requiring personalized approaches for effective treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” PRP therapy may help reduce hair loss and increase hair density in androgenetic alopecia.