Acquired Alopecia
August 2025
in “
EMC - AKOS - Trattato di Medicina
”
Research cited in this study
18 / 18 resultsresearch Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Improves Hair Density in Traction Alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil helps increase hair density in traction alopecia.
research Two Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib was effective in treating alopecia areata in two major trials.
research Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treated With Adalimumab: A Case Series of 23 Patients
Adalimumab improved folliculitis decalvans in most patients.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil in Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil improves hair density in women with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects.
research Spironolactone for Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Androgens in Women: Role in Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Treatment of Chronic Telogen Effluvium with Oral Minoxidil: A Retrospective Study
Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with CTE, with no major side effects.
research Genetics and Other Factors in the Etiology of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research Multi-Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
research 5% Minoxidil: Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% minoxidil foam effectively treats female hair loss.
research Six Novel Susceptibility Loci for Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Their Unexpected Association with Common Diseases
Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.
research Therapeutic Hotline: Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia with Finasteride May Result in High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Patients: Fact or Fiction?
Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Aged 40-69 Years: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
research Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Microinflammation
Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.