January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Burn care for the elderly needs improvement, with more research and specific guidelines required.
11 citations
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July 2018 in “AJGP” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” An 11-year-old girl with a hair-pulling disorder had a hairball in her stomach and was treated with medication, therapy, and a team of doctors.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” DEEPLY ROOTED® supplement seems to effectively improve hair growth and quality in women with no side effects.
October 2025 in “Preprints.org” Adipose mesenchymal stem cells are best for skincare because they reduce inflammation and are safe and effective.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Hibiscus extract is a safe, effective, and stable ingredient for moisturizing creams.
April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” Pili anulati may cause hair loss, proper diagnosis and treatment needed.
34 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology” Growth factors and microneedle therapy increase hair density in women with hair loss.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Certain mutations in the PADI3 gene may increase the risk of developing a type of scarring hair loss common in women of African descent.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
2 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing hair loss in humans and animals.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
70 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TrichoScan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and is useful for assessing hair loss treatments.
46 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
37 citations
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December 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Aging alone rarely causes significant hair loss; hormones are a bigger factor.
34 citations
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January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
25 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
18 citations
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” AGA increased yearly, type I most common, and family history and seborrheic dermatitis often linked.
11 citations
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July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.