July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” A rare family case of multiple benign hair follicle tumors was identified, highlighting the need to distinguish them from similar conditions.
January 2015 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Androgenetic alopecia may be irreversible due to the detachment of a muscle from hair follicles.
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July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
June 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanocarrier-based treatments show promise for better hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but need more research.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density and count in male pattern hair loss, but more high-quality research is needed.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
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February 2017 in “PubMed” The supplement may help hair growth and is safe, but more research is needed.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor that produced testosterone caused a blood clot in the lungs and increased red blood cells in a woman.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Bogotá mainly affects postmenopausal women, with possible links to hormonal changes and sunscreen use.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
July 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Baricitinib combined with other immune therapies may safely and effectively treat severe scalp hair loss.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
December 2014 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex increased hair count by 11.9% and improved hair growth in 48% of men with hair loss.
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
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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.
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December 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
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January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Dermoscopy can quickly and reliably distinguish Tinea Capitis from Alopecia Areata by identifying specific hair patterns.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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July 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Different hair fiber development might explain why hair loss severity varies in patients with a specific genetic mutation, and treatments that thicken hair could help.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New LPP subtype affects vellus hairs, mimics AGA, and needs biopsy for diagnosis.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical minoxidil 5% is the most effective over-the-counter treatment for male hair loss.