An integrated approach with accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment improves outcomes for female hair loss.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
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February 2022 in “Menopause” Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
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April 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical tofacitinib may effectively and safely regrow facial hair in some people with alopecia areata.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps distinguish Lichen Planopilaris from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia by identifying unique hair loss patterns.
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July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.
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June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia in Caucasians, but more research is needed.
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November 1992 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a popular hair restoration method that uses body hair and leaves no scars.
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March 1998 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Experts suggest various surgical methods for hair restoration, including scalp reduction, transplantation using minigrafts, and establishing a permanent frontal hairline with follicular units. The drug finasteride may also be used alongside these procedures.
April 2016 in “Proceedings of SPIE” UV-induced autofluorescence is effective for identifying different types of alopecia.
April 2017 in “Huisarts en Wetenschap” Female pattern hair loss causes significant hair thinning and affects self-confidence.
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have rosacea and skin cancer but less likely to have congestive heart failure, stroke, and glaucoma.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
April 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” Combining nanofat with FUE improves scar appearance and function better than FUE alone.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has aesthetic benefits, and maskne became common during COVID-19.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oral Health” Accurate diagnosis and management of rare genian fistulas require combined clinical, radiologic, and histopathologic evaluations.
11 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Injecting non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid into the face improved skin hydration, texture, pores, and reduced wrinkles.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.
September 2024 in “BMJ Case Reports” An adult had a rare scalp infection in the forehead area, treated successfully with itraconazole.
5 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp lifting surgery can safely and effectively reduce baldness if done with careful planning and proper technique.
7 citations
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November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” FUE and SMP together can effectively treat hair loss, needing fewer procedures.
Managing telogen effluvium is challenging due to limited scientific evidence.
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
June 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Stopping fluvoxamine can reverse hair loss caused by the drug.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia has occurred in two related male families.