August 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
January 2011 in “Journal of biological research” Endocrine disruptors may cause early hair loss.
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
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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.
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January 2020 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Lichen simplex chronicus on the scalp can be diagnosed by specific hair and skin signs and treated with corticosteroids and therapy.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Obesity may worsen hair loss in men and increase hirsutism in overweight or obese individuals, with weight loss recommended for treatment.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
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July 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” FUT-MD hair transplants have higher follicle survival rates than FUE transplants.
January 2021 in “Global Dermatology” Cellcurex™ treatment increased hair growth and thickness but caused pain and bleeding.
March 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” SVF treatment is more effective than Nanofat for hair growth.
January 2024 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes.
November 2022 in “Skin health and disease” People with hair loss conditions often have more mental health issues like depression and anxiety compared to those without hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
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December 2024 in “Life” Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
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January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Lupus erythematosus can mimic alopecia areata, and trichoscopy is key for accurate diagnosis and better patient outcomes.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sequential therapy with dupilumab and baricitinib improved hair regrowth and atopic dermatitis in a child without adverse reactions.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
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May 1995 in “Journal of General Internal Medicine” Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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May 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women can be slowed with treatment, but more research needed for better solutions.
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February 2022 in “Molecular genetics & genomic medicine” New gene variants linked to a rare inherited hair loss disorder were found in three Chinese families.
May 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Buffy coat PRP is more effective for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia than apheresis PRP.
May 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The buffy coat method slightly outperformed apheresis in patient-reported hair improvement for treating hair loss.
March 2026 in “Immunological Medicine” Janus kinase inhibitors help some people with severe alopecia areata regrow hair, but not everyone responds, and relapses can happen.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The treatment improved hair growth and was well-received without side effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.