203 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
155 citations
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
133 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Genetic factors can help predict male pattern baldness risk.
112 citations
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October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
103 citations
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March 2015 in “Nature Communications” A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
93 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oxidative stress affects hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia.
91 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.
86 citations
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October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
75 citations
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June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
71 citations
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January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal” Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
57 citations
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November 2017 in “Nature Communications” Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
49 citations
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February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
48 citations
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” DNA variants can predict male pattern baldness, with higher risk scores increasing baldness likelihood.
43 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
42 citations
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October 2011 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.
35 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
33 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.
31 citations
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September 2006 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.
29 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
29 citations
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August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.
24 citations
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January 2008 in “KARGER eBooks” The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.
22 citations
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September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” The oral glucose tolerance test is effective in detecting abnormal glucose tolerance in Indian women with PCOS.
22 citations
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
21 citations
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
21 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Most hair loss disorders can be accurately diagnosed and treated in an outpatient setting.