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research The role of family history and its influence on the onset time in female pattern hair loss

1 citations , January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

This study found that a positive family history, especially from the mother's side and including grandparents, is associated with an increased risk of early-onset female pattern hair loss in Polish women.

research Family History and Risk of Hair Loss

49 citations , January 2004 in “Dermatology”

This study found that men with a paternal history of hair loss were significantly more likely to experience hair loss themselves.

research Analysis the Differences of Onset Age and Hair Loss Types in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia with or without Family History

January 2013 in “Journal of Hubei University of Science and Technology(Medical Sciences)”

This study found that androgenetic alopecia patients with a family history tend to experience earlier onset, less forehead hair loss in males, and more severe patterns compared to those without a family history.

research Association between Family History and Male Androgenetic Alopecia with Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that males with a maternal history of androgenetic alopecia were significantly more likely to have female pattern hair loss, suggesting early screening might be beneficial.

research A cross-sectional study for alopecia patterns, family history, and diet, reveals early-onset hair loss in residents of Saudi Arabia and a lack of awareness about available treatments

January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries”

This study explored androgenetic alopecia in a large Saudi sample, finding that onset often occurs in youth, with strong family aggregation and minimal use of treatments like minoxidil, despite high rates of hair shedding during combing, especially among women.

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community 20M: Struggling with Family Hair Loss History & Treatment Advice Needed

in General 201 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, rosemary oil, and dermarolling in an attempt to manage it. They are concerned about their appearance and future hair loss, seeking advice on additional treatments.

community Possible regrowth after 4 years of hair loss (with family history of baldness) — could lifestyle changes reactivate follicles?

3 upvotes 5 months ago

The user noticed hair regrowth after 4 years of hair loss, coinciding with lifestyle improvements like quitting smoking, exercising, and a better diet. They are curious if dormant follicles can recover under improved conditions.

community 30M Seeing Gradual Recession, Family History of Hair Loss, Considering Finasteride

in General 57 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old with a family history of receding hairlines is considering starting finasteride due to gradual hairline recession. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment or if they are worrying unnecessarily.

community Balding without a family history

in Chat 6 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

community 19M ? Hairloss from 1.5 year using minoxidil and finasteride from 3 months

1 upvotes 8 months ago

A 19-year-old experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for three months, with no family history of baldness except for maternal grandfather. The user is advised to continue the treatment for Androgenic Alopecia and not rely on home remedies.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Hair Transplant

What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.
What is male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition causing hair loss in men, starting with a receding hairline.

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

learn Folic acid

How does folic acid support hair follicle health and growth at a cellular level? Folate is required for the DNA synthesis that fast-dividing hair matrix cells depend on, and severe deficiency causes anemia—but no published trial has given folic acid to people with hair loss and measured the result, so a growth effect is a mechanism, not a finding.

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