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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
60 citations
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
59 citations
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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
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August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
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December 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have more body hair, acne, and skin darkening, and these signs are linked to metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high cholesterol.
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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.
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
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December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Melatonin solution helps treat hair loss in men and women.
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
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February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
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December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
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May 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The regenerative solution, tSVF, is a safe and effective treatment for various conditions like aged skin, scars, wounds, and more, but more research is needed to find the best way to use it.