50 citations
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July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Female and male AGA are different diseases.
49 citations
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October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Metabolic syndrome is more common in people with early-onset androgenic alopecia.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
12 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The mouse model could be useful for baldness research and testing treatments like testosterone, cyproterone acetate, and minoxidil.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgenetic alopecia is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome.
6 citations
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
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January 1989 in “PubMed” The review found that specific changes in scalp tissue can help diagnose different types of hair loss.
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is not linked to higher heart disease risk.
June 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Moderate regular exercise may help manage male pattern baldness.
September 2025 in “Medicine” Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart rhythm problems.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with primary scarring alopecia have higher risks of other health issues like vitamin D deficiency and thyroid disease.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Medical Sciences” Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin effectively improves hair growth in males with hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone therapy in transgender and gender diverse individuals affects hair loss differently than in cisgender individuals.
May 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” Early onset hair loss is linked to low vitamin D, but severity isn't related to vitamin D levels.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.
January 2021 in “Annals of Chinese medicine” Male pattern baldness may increase COVID-19 severity risk.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anterolateral leg alopecia is a benign, nonprogressive hair loss condition on the lower legs that is not well understood and may resolve on its own.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
January 2018 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Male pattern baldness affects social interactions and mental health, and while treatments are being explored, hair transplants are currently the most effective solution.
May 2015 in “Cancer Research” A new treatment may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy by normalizing scalp cell death and reducing inflammation.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil effectively treats different types of hair loss with fewer side effects.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.