Androgenetic Alopecia: Hair Density Study in Women Without Androgenetic Alopecia

October 1990 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

James B. Jacobs

androgenetic alopecia hair density frontoparietal area nonvellus hairs computer-assisted hair-counting technique

Studysummary This piece describes a study designed to quantify hair density in the frontoparietal area of women without self-reported androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no results.

Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer ·

View this study on archderm.jamanetwork.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

Morphological and Morphometric Study of the Androgenetic Alopecic Scalp Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Analysis Comparing Regional Differences

research Morphological and morphometric study of the androgenetic alopecic scalp using two- and three-dimensional analysis comparing regional differences

9 citations , June 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.

research TREATMENT OF FEMALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA WITH MINOXIDIL 2%

43 citations , November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that minoxidil 2% increased nonvellus hair counts in women with female androgenetic alopecia without causing serious side effects, compared to a placebo.

A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

research A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

269 citations , August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that 5% topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth and improved psychosocial perceptions of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to 2% topical minoxidil and placebo over 48 weeks.

research Phototrichogram findings in women with androgenetic alopecia

20 citations , October 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study found that in women with androgenetic alopecia, hair density is lower, and thin and non-growing hair are more common on the midscalp compared to the occiput.

research Effect of minoxidil topical foam on frontotemporal and vertex androgenetic alopecia in men: a 104‐week open‐label clinical trial

20 citations , September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam was effective in stabilizing hair density and scalp coverage in men with moderate androgenetic alopecia over 104 weeks, with good safety and tolerability.