September 2024 in “Ain Shams Medical Journal” Androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning, and treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and light therapy.
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July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
August 2023 in “Indian journal of pediatrics/Indian Journal of Pediatrics” Topical treatments helped a child with Down syndrome and severe hair loss regrow most of his hair.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
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April 2011 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss in patches, often starting before age 20, and while some cases recover on their own, treatments include topical corticosteroids, minoxidil, and promising new methods like IL-31 antibodies and 308-nm Excimer laser therapy.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” The document's conclusion about hair loss cannot be determined.
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October 2021 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Hormone levels in hair vary across the head, with the highest concentration of a key hormone linked to hair loss at the top.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new hair treatment with caffeine and other ingredients makes hair thicker and less likely to break.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.
September 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain chemicals and peptides can promote hair growth or prevent baldness.
January 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Female pattern hair loss in women is caused by hormones and genetics, leading to hair thinning, with various treatments available.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
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May 2008 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Postmenopausal women with hair loss should get proper tests and consider treatments like minoxidil.
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April 1978 in “PubMed” The study concludes that traction alopecia, caused by hair styling, can help understand telogen effluvium, a condition of excessive hair loss.
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September 1997 in “PubMed” The uniform density approach in hair restoration is less noticeable in situations like wind or exercise.
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Caucasian hair is denser, but Asian hair is thicker in female pattern hair loss patients.
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October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
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September 1997 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in mice causes hair loss and skin issues due to a defect in a gene affecting cell adhesion.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil may improve hair transplants and combining treatments could help alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen Effluvium causes more hair loss because hair moves to the resting phase too soon.
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May 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller hair grafts in transplants offer better cosmetic results and more styling options, but challenges like thinning and limited coverage remain.
Finasteride and luteolin may help promote hair growth.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Early baldness is noticed due to both reduced hair density and thinner hair shafts.