8 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This text talks about how to treat hair loss in women. It suggests different options and stresses the importance of support.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
4 citations
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March 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ALDOA levels drop in hair cells during hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Drug delivery system” Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The method accurately measures steroid hormones in hair to study hormone dynamics related to hair loss.
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract promotes hair growth in mice.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has significant social and psychological effects, leading to a market for hair loss treatments.
January 1998 in “KAGAKU TO SEIBUTSU” The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
6 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Preventing hair loss is more effective than regrowth; oral finasteride is a realistic option.
393 citations
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November 2000 in “Archives of General Psychiatry” Testosterone is important for men's sexual function, may help some women's sexual desire, while other hormones and neurotransmitters also play complex roles in sexual behavior.
239 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
236 citations
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July 2001 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
227 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
125 citations
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January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
101 citations
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April 1994 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” 5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
88 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
85 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
78 citations
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January 2000 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
71 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
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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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
51 citations
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December 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
40 citations
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July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
40 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
38 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.