May 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” Low ferritin and vitamin D levels, past infections, stress, and weight changes can trigger hair loss in women.
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July 2023 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” 29 citations
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January 1963 in “PubMed” September 2019 in “Case medical research” October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women generally want more hair volume, which becomes a concern around menopause due to hair loss.
61 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
Women's hair treatments in ancient Mesopotamia involved amulets, while men's treatments used topical applications.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Health science reports” French maritime pine bark extract significantly increased hair density in menopausal women.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
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October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” About 40% of women without hair loss and 60% with hair loss experience a lot of hair shedding, especially those under 50 with long hair.
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
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March 2008 in “PubMed” Low estrogen compared to androgen may cause female hair loss.
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January 2010 Asian women experiencing hair loss often feel embarrassed and unhappy, but hair transplantation can offer natural-looking results and improve their self-confidence.
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May 1998 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride works for male hair loss only.
Non-ablative Er:YAG-laser treatment helps improve life quality for menopausal women with hair loss.
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The hair shedding scale accurately identifies abnormal hair shedding in women with long hair, with grades 5 and 6 indicating excessive shedding.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
December 2020 in “Èffektivnaâ farmakoterapiâ” Selenzin Peptide Active can effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
19 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
3 citations
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January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgery can effectively treat hair loss in women.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” The serum improves hair growth and scalp health.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” As women age, hair follicles decrease in number and hair width tends to reduce.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
47 citations
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December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
21 citations
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October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” FUE technique offers higher satisfaction and broader use for women needing hair transplants.