April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences”
This case report suggests that individualized homeopathic therapy with Carcinosin may benefit pediatric patients with alopecia areata by improving hair regrowth and psychological symptoms, as supported by standardized assessment tools.
73 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
This article reviews various diagnostic tools for hair disorders, describing methods ranging from invasive to noninvasive, but reports no new research findings or clinical results.
49 citations
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June 2003 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation”
In this study, female androgenic alopecia (grade II or III on Ludwig's scale) was found to be common among Finnish women aged 63, and several markers of insulin resistance, along with paternal history of alopecia, were associated with an increased risk.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This review discusses diagnostic and treatment considerations for women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, noting therapeutic options are more effective for hirsutism and acne than for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
A 19-year-old is considering whether to continue finasteride at 0.5mg every other day due to concerns about side effects. They are seeking advice on dosage frequency and potential side effects, noting no issues so far.