March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Dermatology” Scalp biopsies help tell apart androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
2 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
September 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Adding Biotin to PRP doesn't improve hair regrowth.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.
204 citations
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May 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Hormone therapy for trans individuals is effective and generally safe in the short term.
26 citations
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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).
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Biofibre ® 4.0 hair implants are safe and satisfy most patients with hair loss.
53 citations
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June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Korean men for at least 5 years, with V type responding better.
March 2018 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Hair loss linked to prostate enlargement; stress and family history important factors.
76 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
January 2016 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
4 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prostaglandins may contribute to male hair loss; targeting them could help treat it.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Men with severe hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
16 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.
152 citations
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October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
35 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
24 citations
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants make people look more attractive, successful, approachable, and younger.
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.
February 2017 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.