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August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
5 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts is effective and safe for facial and scalp reconstruction with natural-looking results.
29 citations
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May 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
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.
22 citations
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
15 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dexpanthenol improves hair growth and satisfaction in women without side effects.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Menopause influences skin conditions, and hormone therapy should be considered in treatment.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “TURKDERM” Lichen planopilaris can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.
June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Use telemedicine and strict hygiene for safe hair and scalp treatments during COVID-19.
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
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.
91 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
35 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
21 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation surgery has improved, giving more natural results, and success depends on a skilled team and proper technique.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
49 citations
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
26 citations
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March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-cost videomicroscopes are not as reliable as standard videodermatoscopes for scalp examination due to lower image quality.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.
January 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Poor sleep may lead to hair loss, and hair loss may affect sleep.
January 2024 in “Journal of medical clinical case reports” NX35growth™ effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair health.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Videodermoscopy better identifies female hair loss than clinical diagnosis.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.