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November 1989 in “PubMed” Male-pattern baldness is a natural process with unclear causes, and while Minoxidil can help, the results often aren't satisfactory.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Found 32 genes linked to male baldness, affecting hair growth and stress-related pathways.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” Most Indian men aged 50-55 have a safe area for hair transplants, but selection should be careful to avoid overharvesting.
19 citations
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June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Successful eyebrow restoration can be done using careful hair transplant techniques and choosing the right patients.
22 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adiponectin may stimulate hair growth and could be a potential treatment for promoting hair growth.
27 citations
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November 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Choosing hair follicles at the same growth stage leads to more consistent hair growth experiments.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
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January 1981 Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Miniaturized hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia show abnormal mitochondrial activity and damage.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
9 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Rifampicin effectively treated tufted hair folliculitis with no relapse after one year.
December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system issues may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
Frontal hair in male pattern baldness shows reduced growth and thickness.
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found that for a typical hair density, about 11 square centimeters of donor scalp is needed to get 800 hair grafts for transplantation.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.
46 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
24 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
16 citations
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
16 citations
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June 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A 17-year-old boy with Temporal Triangular Alopecia successfully grew new hair after a hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation.
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May 1998 in “Child's nervous system” A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily could potentially treat rare hair conditions like Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair and whisker hair.
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
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October 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Excessive blow-drying can cause "bubble hair," leading to hair loss and fragility, but improves when heat use is reduced.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.