February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose minoxidil helps hair grow longer and thicker in people with short anagen syndrome.
July 2025 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” Both treatments improved hair quality and thickness equally, with mild side effects.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A person's severe hair loss naturally reversed without treatment.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” A person's severe hair loss naturally reversed without treatment.
Millet extract, wheat germ oil, L-cystine, and calcium pantothenate reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in women with diffuse alopecia.
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November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Taking oral vitamin D and applying topical minoxidil together can better treat female pattern hair loss than using either treatment alone.
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October 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dermoscopy shows that diffuse alopecia areata progresses through specific hair growth stages.
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
The document concludes that most hair loss treatments don't work, balding isn't caused by dandruff, and hair loss may indicate serious health issues that require medical attention.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A 47-year-old man was diagnosed with a specific type of hair loss and advised to use certain medications and avoid hair transplants.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Vitamin D3 deficiency is common in Pakistanis with diffuse hair fall, and early treatment is advised.
April 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair thinning due to increased androgen activity, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Parietal scalp area has lower hair density and smaller hair diameter in women with hair loss.
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Polydioxanone threads can effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair re-growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing a quick and relatively painless treatment option.
March 2021 in “Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” The review provided information on various treatments to stop hair thinning and increase hair density in people with common genetic hair loss.
March 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have fewer terminal hairs, phenol in nail surgery is safe, and a new hair transplant method is faster and less damaging.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” Annurca apple extract may help treat hair loss and protect against oxidative stress.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.
June 2020 in “Medicina estética (Madrid)” Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia causes permanent hair loss and can be managed with treatments like minoxidil or hair transplantation.
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
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March 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can reduce hair shedding, increase hair volume, and even change hair color in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
January 2013 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss.