266 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The Facial Psoriasis Log-based Area and Severity Index is a more effective way to measure improvements in facial psoriasis than the traditional method.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower growth factors linked to balding in androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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February 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Walter P. Unger suggests using advanced hair transplant techniques for broader coverage, as they provide natural results and use donor tissue efficiently, while also recommending personalized planning due to the unpredictable progression of baldness.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss in women is complex to diagnose and treat, and hair restoration should be done by experts. Using minoxidil before surgery can help manage post-surgery hair shock loss. The Follicular Unit Transplantation method is recommended for women due to its speed, no need for shaving, and better graft quality. Strategies like L, T, and reverse L patterns can help restore central hair density, and regenerative methods can improve graft survival in hair transplants.
Personalized care and evidence-based treatments are crucial for managing skin and hair conditions.
12 citations
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June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2013 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
Combining PRP with low-level laser therapy is better for hair growth than PRP alone.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KX-826 is safe and effectively increases hair count in men with hair loss.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Engineered exosomes with EGF and FGF improved hair growth in mice with hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair loss treatments for women are limited, with hair transplants being the only permanent option.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Low vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, and vitamin D might help treat it.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Premature hair loss doesn't increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research”
June 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Severe hair loss may worsen with skin condition, suggesting treating the skin might help.
October 2024 in “Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have unhealthy blood lipid levels, which could signal other health issues.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
February 2023 in “Cureus” Male pattern baldness in medical students is linked to higher depression, loneliness, and internet addiction.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” ALRV5XR effectively increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Sleep and Breathing” 1 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” PRP shows promise for short-term hair growth, especially in young men.