14 citations
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can promote hair growth in men with hereditary hair loss, with no serious side effects.
The man has patchy hair loss likely due to alopecia areata.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.
May 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil effectively treated a boy's congenital triangular alopecia without side effects.
January 2024 in “Frontiers for young minds” Alopecia is a condition causing hair loss that can impact looks and mental health.
August 2025 in “EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina” Non-scarring alopecia can regrow hair, but scarring alopecia is often permanent and needs quick treatment.
11 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Greying hairs may be protected from alopecia areata.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” Micrografts can grow natural hair and most patients are satisfied, but some need multiple procedures.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” MS treatments can cause significant hair loss, affecting mental health.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata can regrow hair in a pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2022 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New drugs for alopecia areata show promise but aren't universally effective, and hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
16 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” Effective treatments for severe alopecia areata are still lacking.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Distinct miRNA signatures could help diagnose and treat severe Alopecia Areata.
19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Genes and immunity” Certain microRNAs may help treat alopecia areata by targeting immune pathways.
30 citations
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.
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June 2008 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using growth factors and microneedling shows promise for hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” 27 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” 1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth for severe alopecia areata.
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January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
October 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” A 19-year-old with MRKHS developed complete hair loss, and treatment options were discussed.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes varying hair loss and nail changes, and treatments include topical, systemic, and injectable therapies.
July 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Low-dose acitretin helps nail psoriasis, stem cells may treat scarring alopecia, Chinese men have lower baldness rates, lateral foldplasty is good for ingrown toenails, hair diameter helps diagnose female baldness, childhood trauma linked to alopecia areata, certain hair-weaving leads to scalp conditions in African American women, and new methods for hair research and understanding hair and sweat gland development were introduced.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.
Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Alopecia areata causes sudden, patchy hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles.