May 2026 in “Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences” FAGA shows varied hair thickness, while TE has more empty follicles.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking mTORC1 activity could increase hair pigmentation and potentially reverse greying.
80 citations
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September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
17 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.
12 citations
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January 2009 in “Breast Cancer Basic and Clinical Research” Combining hair x-ray diffraction with mammography improves breast cancer detection.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
11 citations
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December 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata may involve disrupted mesenchymal function in hair follicles.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the society of cosmetic chemists” Different antidandruff shampoos can change how much oil your scalp produces.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Visual signs are crucial for accurately diagnosing and treating different types of hair loss in Black patients.
January 2014 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Chinese comprehensive therapy effectively improves hair growth and scalp condition in androgenetic alopecia.
89 citations
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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.
6 citations
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June 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intense pulsed light treatment mainly damages pigmented hair parts but spares stem cells, allowing hair to regrow.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
November 2024 in “Medicina” Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Hair transplantation showed the most promise for repigmenting white hair, especially for eyebrows and eyelashes.
February 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair cortisol measurement is a promising, non-invasive tool for monitoring cortisol exposure over time.
37 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart alopecia areata and trichotillomania in Asians by looking at specific hair and scalp features.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Olive oil can help regrow hair lost due to COVID-19 or vaccination.
July 2024 in “Nursing Research” Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Scalp microbiota changes may be linked to inflammation in Alopecia Areata.
4 citations
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November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review” Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
December 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combining red laser therapy with minoxidil improves hair growth more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-15 helps maintain hair growth and protects the immune status of hair follicles.
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” One twin girl has Loose anagen syndrome with poorly anchored hair, diagnosed with a simple hair pull test, while her identical twin does not have the condition.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Transplanted hair follicles can change and adapt to new areas of the body, with the immune system possibly playing a role in this adjustment.
23 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
18 citations
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March 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.