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.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
32 citations
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August 2019 in “Nature Communications” Chemotherapy causes permanent hair follicle damage by triggering stem cell loss.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with and without hair loss have similar amounts of exogen hairs, so these hairs are not a key factor in hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
November 2025 in “PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” GFC is more effective than PRP for treating hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Innovations” Medicinal plant substances can help prevent hair loss and improve hair health.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
34 citations
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June 2007 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Most Korean systemic lupus erythematosus patients experienced hair loss, often as non-scarring diffuse hair loss, with non-scarring patch alopecia also common.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
53 citations
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
45 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
39 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
14 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
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.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” ECOHAIR® lotion is effective and safe for improving hair growth and reducing hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
September 2025 in “Online Türk Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” Low zinc and folate levels are linked to hair loss in children.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.
24 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
43 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Carcinosin, a homeopathic remedy, helped a young girl with alopecia areata regrow hair and reduce psychological symptoms.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The food supplement with L-cystine, Serenoa repens extract, and biotin safely reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in men and women.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “Cosmetics” A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.