46 citations
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
27 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
20 citations
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December 2008 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil with Korean red ginseng improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.
7 citations
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss diagnosis is challenging and should use dermoscopy and histopathology instead of pattern recognition, as hormones may not always be the cause.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
2 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that advancements in hair restoration surgery have led to more natural results and patient satisfaction, with hope for future improvements in treatment.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
6 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” The document concludes that treatment can improve hair growth and symptoms in Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
March 2025 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Trichoscopy is crucial for accurately diagnosing fibrosing alopecia in pattern distribution.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-level light therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
Adding aesthetic therapies to medications doesn't improve male pattern baldness treatment.
38 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
47 citations
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September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
5 citations
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
20 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil foam promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss safely in men.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Fibrosing alopecia starts earlier in Latin American men and often looks like common male pattern baldness.
January 2022 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” PRP therapy is a promising treatment for male hair loss on the vertex.
30 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
September 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Basal cell carcinoma is more common than squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp, especially along the part line.
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Different hair loss patterns may be linked to varying male hormone levels.