29 citations,
October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.
27 citations,
April 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss involves immune responses, inflammation, and disrupted signaling pathways.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
25 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
25 citations,
August 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
23 citations,
January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” New pregnane derivatives are effective at inhibiting an enzyme linked to hair loss and reducing oil gland activity.
23 citations,
July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
21 citations,
May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
19 citations,
January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.
17 citations,
July 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
17 citations,
August 2011 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
16 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.
13 citations,
January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
12 citations,
June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.
10 citations,
March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine” Some vegetables from Northern Thailand show promise for health benefits, including hair loss treatment and antioxidant properties.
10 citations,
February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
8 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplants are mostly safe but can have minor complications.
8 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
8 citations,
April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” More plasma leptin means higher baldness risk in men.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.
3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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