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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Salivary vitamin D and IL-6 could help diagnose and manage non-scarring alopecia.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of General Medicine” This study found that androgenic alopecia is independently associated with increased coronary artery disease risk and severity of coronary atherosclerosis among Han Chinese men.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Stem cell therapies might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that disease duration was the only independent risk factor for increased severity of female pattern hair loss, rather than elements, vitamins, or hormones.
January 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
July 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity helps assess hair loss, but its standard measure varies by individual and ethnicity.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, a shampoo and hair tonic containing the botanical extract blend Asacurin100 reduced hair loss and improved scalp health in 35 male participants with androgenetic alopecia, without serious side effects, suggesting potential efficacy that warrants larger trials for confirmation.
May 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study highlights the lack of sufficient Korean epidemiological research examining the psychosocial aspects of female pattern hair loss, the leading cause of hair loss among women.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, 88.2% of women with female-pattern hair loss who underwent hair transplantation reported more than 75% satisfaction, with higher satisfaction noted in those receiving the most implants; however, complications such as pain and scarring were also observed.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, FAPD was characterized in a Chinese population by perifollicular mast cell infiltration, suggesting young individuals may be at higher risk than previously thought.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study concluded that, in male patients with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, injections of PRP prepared by an automated method combined with topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe, showing superior clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction compared to PRP alone.
January 2014 in “Cosmoderma” This review examines the effectiveness of current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, offering plastic surgeons evidence-based guidance for choosing safe and effective options, but reports no new results.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that female pattern hair loss in Western India is often associated with metabolic syndrome, which correlates with earlier onset and increased severity.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significant hormonal imbalances, specifically involving adrenal androgens, suggesting these may play a central role in the condition's development.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” In this study, it was found that 39.6% of the women in Isfahan aged 20 to 70 had androgenetic alopecia, and lower ferritin levels were linked to more severe cases.
April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” This review summarizes existing knowledge on androgenetic alopecia, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management, but presents no new research findings.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review article reports recent advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating various hair loss conditions, like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including their genetic factors and new therapeutic options, while also examining the impact of COVID-19 on 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.
January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” In this study, androgenetic alopecia, diagonal earlobe crease, and hairy ear were more frequently observed in men with coronary artery disease compared to controls.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study concluded that adding low-level laser therapy to topical minoxidil did not significantly improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to using minoxidil alone.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a combined treatment for moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia using electric microneedles showed a 100% response rate after 12 weeks, with improvements in hair density and mild side effects, offering promising application prospects.
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia exhibited higher levels of cardiovascular risk markers, with hs-CRP identified as a significant independent predictor of cardiovascular disease risk.
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia is often more severe and diffuse than alopecia from endocrine therapy, with both conditions negatively impacting patients' emotional wellbeing, and moderate to significant improvement was observed with dermatologic therapy.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed no significant improvement of mesotherapy over 5% topical minoxidil for male androgenic alopecia, despite a small increase in hair shaft diameter variation with mesotherapy.
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November 2023 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” This study found that breast cancer patients treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors plus endocrine therapy experienced more pronounced vertex hair loss and were less responsive to minoxidil treatment compared to those on endocrine monotherapy.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that piperonylic acid activated key signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells and increased hair growth markers, and a clinical trial showed users of a piperonylic acid formulation had more hair than those using a placebo, suggesting its potential for treating hair loss.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that both microneedling and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma improved hair thickness and density in male pattern alopecia, but no additional benefit was observed with the addition of platelet-rich plasma.