July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Aging changes scalp cells, possibly affecting hair health in older women.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily could potentially treat rare hair conditions like Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair and whisker hair.
June 2025 in “Australian Prescriber” Hair loss in men and women can be treated with medications and therapies, showing improvement after 6 months.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.
35 citations
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging causes changes in hair follicles, leading to weaker hair growth.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cosmetic treatments can replenish key amino acids in damaged hair, improving its strength and appearance.
5 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatment improves male hair loss.
January 2007 in “한국미용학회지” People with hair loss have smaller hair roots and less fat tissue.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
5 citations
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August 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 20-year-old had hair loss and skin issues from lichen planopilaris starting at age 10.
29 citations
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August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Triangular temporal alopecia can occur in adults and should be correctly identified to prevent misdiagnosis.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.
41 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” 58% of men aged 30-50 have hair loss, with severity increasing with age.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
January 1999 in “Journal of S C C J” Certain growth factors regulate hair growth cycles, male hormones affect hair cycles, and drugs like Minoxidil and Finasteride can stimulate hair growth and inhibit male pattern baldness respectively.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly linked to certain drugs or gland disorders.
33 citations
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April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.