32 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
31 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
29 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
29 citations
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December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
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October 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
15 citations
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November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
13 citations
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August 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Oral JAK inhibitors are safe for alopecia areata, but baricitinib may cause more acne and infections.
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January 2018 in “Australasian Medical Journal” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
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May 2021 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” The document concludes that more research is needed on treatments for hair loss in both men and women, especially on medication combinations and their benefits.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” PRP and minoxidil improved hair growth in a young man with no side effects.
Baricitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Lifestyle changes can significantly improve hair loss in overweight women with PCOS.
January 2025 in “Editora Acadêmica Periodicojs eBooks” Oral Minoxidil is a practical alternative to Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, but treatment should be personalized.
Injectable PRF therapy may help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Severe alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life, mental health, and daily activities.
The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is a potential alternative treatment for alopecia totalis, especially in patients with a shorter duration of the condition and more preserved hair follicles, but the overall response rate is low.
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Optimal transplant density for Chinese male hair loss patients is 35-50 hair/cm², with minimum 106.88 hair/cm² left in donor area for esthetic satisfaction.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
November 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride's link to depression is questionable due to study flaws and potential bias.
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.