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    Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

    E.J. van Zuuren, Zbys Fedorowicz, Jan W. Schoones
    Studysummary This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
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    Research cited in this study 60

    1. A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
    2. Clinical Severity Does Not Reliably Predict Quality of Life in Women With Alopecia Areata, Telogen Effluvium, or Androgenic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
    3. Role of Genetics and Sex Steroid Hormones in Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Update Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2011
    4. Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2011
    5. Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010
    6. S1 Guideline for Diagnostic Evaluation in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men, Women, and Adolescents British Journal of Dermatology · 2010
    7. Quality of Life in Australian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss The Open Dermatology Journal · 2010
    8. Evaluation of Androgen Receptor Gene as a Candidate Gene in Female Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Dermatology · 2009
    9. Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2009
    10. Adenosine Increases Anagen Hair Growth And Thick Hairs In Japanese Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Journal of Dermatology · 2008
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    12. Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2008
    13. Female Pattern Hair Loss Springer eBooks · 2008
    14. Human Hair Follicles Contain Two Forms of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Only One Sensitive to Minoxidil The FASEB Journal · 2008
    15. Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Minoxidil and Topical Alfatradiol in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2007
    16. Effect of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on Acne and Alopecia in Female Patients with Normal Serum Levels of Free Testosterone Gynecological Endocrinology · 2007
    17. Characteristic Features of Japanese Women's Hair With Aging and Hair Loss Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006
    18. Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006
    19. Nourkrin: Objective and Subjective Effects and Tolerability in Persons with Hair Loss Journal of International Medical Research · 2006
    20. Follicular Miniaturization in Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlations British Journal of Dermatology · 2006
    21. A Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Topically Applied Niacin Derivatives for Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2005
    22. Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005
    23. Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens British Journal of Dermatology · 2005
    24. Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    25. Burden of Hair Loss: Stress and the Underestimated Psychosocial Impact of Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2004
    26. The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    27. Women Who Present With Female Pattern Hair Loss Tend To Underestimate The Severity Of Their Hair Loss British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
    28. A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    29. Melatonin Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia or Diffuse Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
    30. Topical Estrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Menopausal Females Dermatology · 2004
    31. Decreased Serum Ferritin Is Associated With Alopecia in Women Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003
    32. Hair Regrowth and Increased Hair Tensile Strength Using the HairMax LaserComb for Low-Level Laser Therapy International journal of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology · 2003
    33. Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2003
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    36. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · 2002
    37. Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia Experimental Gerontology · 2002
    38. Female Pattern Hair Loss Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2002
    39. Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    40. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2002
    41. Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2001
    42. The Psychology of Hair Loss and Its Implications for Patient Care Clinics in Dermatology · 2001
    43. Efficacy and Tolerability of Hairgain in Individuals with Hair Loss: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study Journal of International Medical Research · 2001
    44. Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2000
    45. Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2000
    46. A Hair Growth Questionnaire for Use in the Evaluation of Therapeutic Effects in Men Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 1998
    47. Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia Dermatology · 1998
    48. Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Preliminary Evaluations After a 16-Month Therapy Course Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 1997
    49. Classification Scale for Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 1996
    50. Improvement in the Inflammatory Aspect of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study with an Antimicrobial Lotion Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 1996
    51. Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female Archives of Dermatology · 1994
    52. Use of Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women International Journal of Dermatology · 1993
    53. Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Minoxidil 2% International Journal of Dermatology · 1992
    54. Psychological Characteristics of Women with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled Study British Journal of Dermatology · 1991
    55. Quantitative Estimation of Hair Growth: Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and the Effect of Minoxidil Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1990
    56. Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatment Results with Topical Minoxidil Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    57. Safety and Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    58. Topical Tretinoin for Hair Growth Promotion Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1986
    59. Local Therapy of Androgenetic Alopecia with 17α-Estradiol Dermatology · 1980
    60. Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex British Journal of Dermatology · 1977

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    3. Determination of the Sildenafil Effect on Alopecia Areata in Childhood: An Open-Pilot Comparison Study Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2006
    4. Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata Drugs · 2001
    5. Australian Trial of Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in Early Male Pattern Baldness Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 1990
    6. Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: Scandinavian and Middle East Experience International Journal of Dermatology · 1988