196 citations
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  June 2008   in “International Journal of Dermatology”    Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.  
     
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  January 2008   in “Journal of Endocrinology”    SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.  
     
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  January 2008   in “Dermatology”    Dermoscopy effectively distinguishes between acute total hair loss and other types of female hair loss.  
     
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  February 2007   in “Hormone and metabolic research”    Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.  
     
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  September 2006   in “Journal of Dermatological Science”    Ketoconazole lotion can improve hair regrowth for some people with androgenetic alopecia.  
     
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  July 2006   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Videodermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and may reduce scalp biopsies.  
     
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  March 2005   in “British Journal of Dermatology”    AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.  
     
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  January 2004   in “Archives of Dermatological Research”    Peripilar signs can help diagnose androgenetic alopecia and reveal its cause.  
     
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  January 1998   in “Journal of Endocrinology”    Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.  
     
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  August 1975   in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”    Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.