 234 citations
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  February 2001   in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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  February 2001   in “British Journal of Dermatology”    FPHL affects hair density and diameter, causing visible hair loss in older women.  
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  September 2001   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
           226 citations
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  September 2001   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.  
      219 citations
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  March 2004   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
           219 citations
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  March 2004   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.  
      212 citations
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  September 2008   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
           212 citations
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  September 2008   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.  
      203 citations
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  December 2004   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
           203 citations
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  December 2004   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.