January 2017 in “Journal of traditional medicine & clinical naturopathy” Combining trichology and homeopathy is effective for diagnosing and treating hair loss.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair loss can cause emotional and social issues, and various treatments, including medication, surgery, and psychological support, are needed.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New scale reliably assesses male hair loss with female pattern.
October 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.
5 citations
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February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.
35 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
33 citations
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August 2015 in “F1000Research” New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
16 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Adapted classification better assesses male pattern hair loss and its link to heart disease.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
215 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
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.
226 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
207 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
183 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
86 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
83 citations
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November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
83 citations
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May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
72 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
59 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
57 citations
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
53 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.
50 citations
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December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.
41 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
35 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.