February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
72 citations
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January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
68 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Various factors like genetics, pollution, and lifestyle choices can damage hair over time.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” New treatments for alopecia show promise in restoring hair growth by targeting immune and hormonal factors.
2 citations
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
94 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” Cyclosporine A helps hair grow by blocking a process that would otherwise cause hair cells to die.
6 citations
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July 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” The substance from human hair root cells can help maintain hair growth and make skin cells more capable of growing hair.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Boiling and fermenting certain herbs can help hair grow by activating hair growth genes and pathways.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report found a new type of hair loss in African-American women that affects more areas of the scalp than previously thought.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with primary scarring alopecia have higher risks of other health issues like vitamin D deficiency and thyroid disease.
September 2023 in “JPRAS Open” Botulinum Toxin A may help with hair growth and has some side effects; more research is needed.
6 citations
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April 2009 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride helps induce ovulation in nonresponder PCOS women.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Intestinal Research” FMT for ulcerative colitis may also help with weight loss, hair loss, arthritis, and allergies.
38 citations
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July 1989 in “Archives of dermatological research” Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Saw palmetto supplements may reduce prostate cancer cell growth without being toxic.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
6 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific reports” A brain-produced steroid causes increased scratching in mice with a skin condition similar to eczema.
127 citations
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June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
28 citations
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
15 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.