129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
120 citations
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
117 citations
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August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
110 citations
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August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
103 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
100 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
97 citations
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September 2006 in “Pharmaceutical Research” No treatment fully prevents hair loss from chemotherapy yet.
95 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
90 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
82 citations
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
82 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.
81 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
78 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
74 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
67 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
64 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
59 citations
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May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
54 citations
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January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.
53 citations
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
52 citations
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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.
51 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.
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.
49 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Despite progress in treatment, the exact cause of Alopecia areata is still unknown.