April 2018 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” This study found no significant association between low serum ferritin (iron deficiency) and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age.
February 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” We need better research to improve alopecia treatment and patient care.
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document explains how to claim CME credit by diagnosing and treating hair loss conditions in two patient cases.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
November 2016 in “Der Hautarzt” This article presents case reports of three women with hair thinning primarily on the top of the head, suggesting a pattern consistent with female-type androgenetic alopecia, though this is not diagnostic.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
July 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article provides issue information and does not include an abstract or any new research findings.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses an algorithm using patient history, clinical examination, and tests to help diagnose hair loss in women, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review explores potential treatments for female androgenetic alopecia, noting that anti-hormonal therapies may be beneficial for some women, but emphasizes the need for further research and effective solutions.
December 2007 in “CRC Press eBooks” This paper reviews alopecia areata incognita, a condition causing diffuse hair loss without typical patches, and highlights the need for scalp biopsy for diagnosis, but reports no new findings.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
April 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Abrocitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata with significant improvement and no side effects.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” This ex vivo study found that hair follicles in female pattern hair loss exhibited nutrient insufficiency and dormant metabolism, but maintained nutrient uptake capability, suggesting potential benefits of nutritional supplementation as an adjunct therapy.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The authors provide an overview of using topical minoxidil to manage female pattern hair loss in Indian clinical practice, emphasizing its significance as the main treatment method.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study found a significant correlation between metabolic syndrome components, particularly waist circumference and hypertension, and female pattern hair loss.
October 2019 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with oral spironolactone improved hair loss outcomes in women with female pattern hair loss when compared to minoxidil alone, but benefits plateaued after 6 months.
February 2019 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that abnormal serum lipid levels were prevalent among male patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high triglycerides and low HDL observed frequently.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”
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December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” This article discusses the role of androgens in hair follicle changes, explaining how dihydrotestosterone contributes to hair thinning on the scalp, while promoting thicker facial hair in men, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2009 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This study reports a novel TRbeta gene mutation associated with resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome, which may contribute to various forms of alopecia in the affected family members.
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” This review discusses the role of histone deacetylases in hearing loss, proposing potential pharmacological interventions, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This paper argues that the cycling hair follicle serves as a valuable model for systems biology research, highlighting its potential for translational medicine.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” In this study, 41.6% of patients with secondary syphilis exhibited syphilitic alopecia, with the 'moth-eaten' pattern most commonly observed through trichoscopy.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review synthesizes recent findings on the hair follicle stem cell niche and its complex interactions, exploring potential pathways for developing new hair growth therapies; it reports no new clinical results.