8 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” R-spondin2 may help treat hair loss, gene differences could explain baldness, a peptide's regulation is linked to psoriasis, B-defensin gene copies may affect a skin condition's risk and severity, and potential markers and targets for alopecia areata were identified.
44 citations
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August 2008 in “Archives of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
February 2025 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is complex and needs more research for better treatments.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Minoxidil and finasteride are the most effective treatments for hair loss.
49 citations
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August 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.
April 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma-derived exosomes can help regrow hair by activating a specific signaling pathway.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and track treatment for hair loss in men and women.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An AI photographic device effectively tracked hair growth improvements in women treated for hair loss.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” Scalp fungi and sebum differences may affect hair loss in men.
September 2024 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The authors suggest a method for hair transplantation in fibrosing alopecia pattern distribution to improve treatment outcomes and cover bald areas.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
July 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding scalps show different gene expressions affecting hair growth compared to non-balding scalps.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.
20 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.
18 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride use doesn't cause sexual dysfunction in men with hair loss.
Hair disorders can be genetic or acquired, affecting hair growth and loss differently.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” The F3 pumpkin seed oil gel showed excellent properties and better drug release for hair loss treatment.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early detection of ovarian steroid cell tumors is crucial to prevent lasting symptoms.
December 2022 in “The Aging Male” Lower 2D:4D ratio and older age increase the risk of severe hair loss in men.
11 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Low-level light therapy can safely and effectively stimulate hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Journal of Sleep Research” Iron levels are linked to sleep apnea severity, especially in women with hair loss.
May 2025 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” The 5 mg dose of oral minoxidil is not more effective than the 2.5 mg dose for treating male hair loss.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.