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January 2014 This review discusses hemostatic treatments and PRP injections in treating hair loss and concludes no new clinical results, highlighting theoretical connections between hair health and blood condition.
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May 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the potential of platelet rich plasma injections for treating hair loss but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study used Mendelian randomization to explore associations between 1400 blood metabolites and female-pattern hair loss, finding 23 metabolites and 4 metabolic ratios linked to the condition, while identifying fructose/mannose metabolism as a significant pathway.
July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for hypertensive patients with hair loss.
May 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” This study evaluated low dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2025 in “Cureus” In this study conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Teaching Hospital in Pakistan, researchers found that preoperative use of finasteride significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss and shortened hospital stay for benign prostatic hyperplasia patients undergoing bipolar TURP, compared to those not receiving finasteride.
This study found that administering Finasteride for two weeks before surgery significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing monopolar TURP, with the interventional group experiencing less mean blood loss and shorter operative times compared to the control group.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences” This study found that prescribing finasteride for two weeks before TURP surgery reduces intraoperative and postoperative blood loss, the rate of blood transfusion, and irrigation fluid usage in patients with BPH.
November 2025 in “BMC Urology” This study reports that prostate volume, operation time, resected tissue weight, and smoking increase risks of blood loss and fluid absorption during PK-TURP, while finasteride treatment and surgeon experience may reduce these risks.
January 2024 in “İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri” This study found that low ferritin levels are associated with higher telogen ratios in women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting an important role of ferritin in telogen effluvium diagnosis.
This study found that among military personnel treated for respiratory diseases, an accelerated transition to telogen hair loss was associated with lower hemoglobin levels.
January 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Urology” The study concluded that long-term finasteride pretreatment significantly reduces intraoperative and postoperative blood loss in patients undergoing transurethral resection of an enlarged prostate, whereas short-term pretreatment does not.
January 2016 in “DSpace - FIRAT (Fırat University)”
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in trichoscopy for differentiating types of alopecia and presents a systematic approach for using its diagnostic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers in Baghdad, Iraq found that men with hair loss had higher body fat mass and haematocrit values, and lower blood pressure compared to men without hair loss, suggesting potential links between metabolic and hematologic changes and baldness.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
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May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” This review discusses low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting minimal clinical evidence on its efficacy and the need for more controlled studies.
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January 2016 in “Drugs - Real World Outcomes” This review discusses the potential link between direct oral anticoagulants and hair loss, suggesting DOACs may not be a suitable alternative for patients with alopecia from traditional anticoagulants; however, no clinical results are reported.
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, severe diffuse hair loss in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus was associated with distinct clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features, which improved alongside treatment of the underlying condition.
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, significant correlations were observed between acanthosis nigricans and factors like free testosterone, DHEAS, fasting blood sugar, and BMI, as well as between hirsutism and elevated DHEAS, free testosterone, and BMI among patients with polycystic ovarian disease.
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This article discusses the link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome and emphasizes the need for monitoring these patients for cardiovascular disease risk, but it reports no new trial data.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, researchers found that while combination therapy of spironolactone and oral minoxidil for female alopecia commonly led to mild outpatient-manageable side effects, starting both medications simultaneously reduced hypertrichosis risk, but taking multiple blood pressure medications increased hypotensive symptoms.
January 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review investigated various herbal remedies for hair loss and found potential benefits in promoting hair growth across several conditions like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. However, the authors noted limitations in existing studies and recommended more robust trials to confirm efficacy.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, preliminary clinical trials and user feedback indicated that a newly formulated herbal hair oil containing traditional medicinal plants significantly reduces hair fall, improves hair density, and enhances overall scalp health, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective hair loss treatment.
June 2023 in “Journal for international medical graduates” This study observed a significant association between smoking and an increased risk of hair loss, including male pattern baldness, and highlights the need for interventions at individual, community, and national levels to address smoking-related hair loss.
January 2023 in “Vìsnik problem bìologìï ì medicini” Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicle degradation and skin restructuring, but some hair elements remain.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” This review compares mesotherapy and PRP for hair loss but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need to understand their differences for optimal treatment choices.