December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” SH-MSCs gel can effectively treat alopecia by increasing IL-10 and decreasing TNF-α gene expression.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 7-year-old boy's unusual hair loss was caused by a herpes infection and healed after treatment.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
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November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
151 citations,
August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
90 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Christmas tree" pattern helps diagnose female hair loss.
81 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
65 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
64 citations,
August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
57 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP therapy may effectively treat hair loss, but more research needed.
57 citations,
April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
53 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
48 citations,
October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
43 citations,
June 2012 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helped rats regrow hair faster after chemotherapy.
39 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia is linked to various health and mental conditions, impacts life quality, and needs medical attention beyond its cosmetic effects.
35 citations,
January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
33 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
32 citations,
November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
32 citations,
July 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” New hair and skin changes were found in a rare case of syphilis-related hair loss.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
28 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
28 citations,
March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
27 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
27 citations,
October 1999 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.
25 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Six new hair loss factors in men not linked to female hair loss.
24 citations,
October 2019 in “Biomaterials Research” Minoxidil in HA-PLGA nanoparticles effectively treats alopecia through skin delivery.