July 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Trichoscopic parameters reliably indicate the severity of female pattern hair loss.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hypothyroidism patients with hair loss typically have thinning hair, smaller hair follicles, and normal hair shedding.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
June 2026 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring male pattern hair loss.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
12 citations
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March 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Woman's hair loss diagnosis changed from CTE to AA; multiple biopsies important for accurate diagnosis.
6 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
March 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” PRP helps hair regrowth and thickness.
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
July 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hair growth supplements significantly improve hair growth and health in women.
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September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” 675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.
57 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
9 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new mild shampoo helped prevent hair loss in the subjects.
9 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
179 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Repeated botulinum toxin injections for forehead wrinkles may cause hairline recession in some women.