8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients face long waits and misdiagnoses before getting proper hair loss treatment.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
86 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.
193 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
87 citations
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October 1997 in “JAMA” Some vaccines might rarely cause hair loss, more research is needed.
59 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
55 citations
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June 2006 in “Central European Journal of Public Health” Hair loss in older men is linked to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” The document concludes that hair transplantation and gene therapy may be important for future hair loss treatment.
49 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.
19 citations
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September 2009 in “PubMed” Green tea extract for hair loss may cause liver damage.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Some medicinal plants may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
15 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Wearing a ponytail often is linked to hair loss at the front of the scalp in Chinese women.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Pediatric Critical Care Medicine” Most patients experience temporary hair loss after ECMO, but it usually grows back within 6 months without treatment.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil is the most recommended treatment for hair loss on YouTube Shorts.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The BASP classification helps predict patient behavior and improve treatment for hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Biotin may help women with hair loss who have low biotin levels, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “BMJ” A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Lancet” Hair loss may be linked to cardiovascular health problems.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” More education and access to professional scalp micropigmentation services are needed for safety.
January 2025 in “Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences” Nearly 70% of postmenopausal women in Saudi Arabia experience hair loss, often linked to early menopause, chronic diseases, family history, and stress.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
February 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Micronutrient supplements for hair loss may not help and could be harmful without proven deficiencies.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Research” COVID-19 may cause hair loss, especially in young adults.
Non-ablative Er:YAG-laser treatment helps improve life quality for menopausal women with hair loss.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Machine learning and deep learning can effectively diagnose alopecia areata.