4 citations
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December 2012 in “Medical Hypotheses” Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “PubMed” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness and are not FDA-approved.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cureus” Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji” BLH308, made from persimmon leaf, green tea, and sophora fruit, may help reduce hair loss by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” The document provides ways to tell alopecia areata from other similar hair loss conditions, using visual checks and specific tests.
Men with hair loss and shorter height may be perceived as less attractive.
June 2023 in “Journal for international medical graduates” Smoking increases the risk of hair loss, especially male pattern baldness.
Raptor and Rictor have stable expression in hair cycles, with Raptor marking stem cells and Rictor involved in hair shaft formation.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
Early treatment is important for better hair regrowth in elderly women with hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
1 citations
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July 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders without invasive biopsies.
64 citations
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January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
8 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AGA linked to inflammation, stress, fibrosis, and disturbed hair follicle stem cells.
49 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Men with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it themselves, especially if both parents have hair loss.
January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
The expert system effectively helps diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
12 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The mouse model could be useful for baldness research and testing treatments like testosterone, cyproterone acetate, and minoxidil.
31 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
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.
20 citations
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May 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
16 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and density decreases more in men on top and in women on top and back.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.