9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Some men with early hair loss may have a male version of PCOS, affecting hormones and increasing health risks.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Swiss Medical Weekly” Integrating best practices for steroid users in Swiss primary care is feasible and beneficial, but doping laws need change.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
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.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “The Prostate” Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.
6 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “PLOS ONE” Ingenol mebutate gel changes gene expression related to skin development and immune response in actinic keratosis.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
3 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
2 citations
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Possible link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, with RANTES as a potential clue.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Exosome therapy shows promise for hair growth with minimal side effects, but more research is needed.
Many college students experience mild hair loss, influenced by factors like gender, family history, and lifestyle, suggesting a need for health education.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Ring block anesthesia is the best method for PRP scalp injections due to low pain and high patient acceptance.
September 2023 in “Journal of movement disorders” Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
March 2020 in “International journal of contemporary medical research” Patients with metabolic syndrome often have skin problems like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, and early treatment is important to prevent serious issues.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with palmoplantar pustulosis, especially with bone issues, have different mouth bacteria compared to healthy people.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.