January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the scalp stimulates hair growth, increases hair density, and treats hair loss effectively with minimal side effects.
August 2007 in “Contact Dermatitis” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing canrenone.
2 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
September 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells may help treat skin aging and hair loss.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” Finasteride-loaded ethosomes improve hair loss treatment by targeting pilosebaceous unit.
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Researchers found certain genes are overactive and others are underactive in men with early balding, which could help create new treatments.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” A 10-year-old girl with hair and eyelash loss showed significant regrowth after treatment.
86 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “BMJ” Many women experience significant hair loss during menopause, and topical minoxidil is an effective treatment.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
82 citations
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Green tea component EGCG may help prevent hair loss by changing microRNA levels in certain scalp cells.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” A 50 mg daily dose of ritlecitinib is effective for alopecia areata, with temporary treatment breaks up to 6 weeks not affecting results.
13 citations
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
105 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
89 citations
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
47 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.