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research A Study of the Clinical Patterns of Hair Loss in Female Patients
Most women aged 20-40 in the study lost hair diffusely and in volume over 6 weeks to 6 months, mainly due to telogen effluvium, often without a clear cause.
research Frequency, Severity, and Related Factors of Androgenetic Alopecia in Dermatology Outpatient Clinic: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
AGA more common in men, increases with age, linked to family history, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking.
research Female Androgenic Alopecia
Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
research Male Pattern Alopecia: Impact on Self-Esteem and Evolution of Hair Restoration Surgery
The document concludes that advancements in hair restoration surgery have led to more natural results and patient satisfaction, with hope for future improvements in treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
research Quantitative Estimation of Hair Growth: Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and the Effect of Minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women
Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
research Circulatory Changes in Alopecia
The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
research Alopecia and the Metabolic Syndrome
Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
research Elastin Staining Patterns in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.
research Nonscarring Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Clinico-Etiological Study from a Tertiary Care Center in North-West India
Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
research Alopecia And Its Medical Management
Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
research The Reliability of Horizontally Sectioned Scalp Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss in Women
Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Autosomal Dominant Disorder
Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.
research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
research Androgen Modulation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
research Exclamation Marks and Other Trichoscopic Signs of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy can cause hair changes similar to alopecia areata, which might lead to misdiagnosis.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Not Useful as an Indicator of Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function
The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of a New 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Trichoscopic Evaluation
10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
research Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
research Clinical Characteristics, Trichoscopy, Histopathology, and Treatment Outcomes of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in an Asian Population: A Retro-Prospective Cohort Study
Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
research Winding the Clock Back on Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Reversing female hair loss.
research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
research Comparative Gene Expression Profiling of Senescent and Androgenetic Alopecia Using Microarray Analysis
SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
research Dermoscopic Pre- And Post-Treatment Evaluation In Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia On Platelet-Rich Plasma—A Prospective Study
PRP treatment improves hair count, density, and reduces hair loss in AGA patients.
research Distinguishing Immunohistochemical Features of Alopecia Areata from Androgenic Alopecia
Biopsy can differentiate between alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, and if more information is needed, testing for CD3 and CD8 can help.