33 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
15 citations
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July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with good safety.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Right hand finger ratio may predict male hair loss.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Portuguese WAA-QoL questionnaire validated; FPHL severity, schooling, and phototypes affect patients' quality of life.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Cosmetics” Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Magnetic Resonance in Medical Sciences” MRI helps evaluate androgenetic alopecia severity.
June 2018 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Many women with PCOS have hair loss, linked to age, hirsutism, sleep issues, and smoking.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
38 citations
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience hair loss, with transmen on testosterone seeing more severe hair loss, while feminizing hormones may stabilize hair loss in transwomen.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
91 citations
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November 2007 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.
69 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
67 citations
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
66 citations
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February 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
56 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
55 citations
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June 2006 in “Central European Journal of Public Health” Hair loss in older men is linked to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure.
51 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Transcutol-containing vesicles improve minoxidil's skin penetration and hair growth promotion.
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.
47 citations
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June 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Men with early hair loss have similar hormone levels to women with PCOS, possibly increasing risk of obesity and heart issues.
47 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
45 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
45 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.