47 citations
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December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia showed higher levels of certain hormones and lower levels of sex hormone-binding globulin than healthy controls, potentially linking these factors to alopecia severity.
5 citations
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July 2011 in “PubMed” This case report of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia found that injected bimatoprost solution did not successfully treat the condition, prompting considerations for future prostaglandin analog therapies.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, researchers found that cow placenta extract lotion was as effective as topical minoxidil 2% in increasing hair count for women with androgenetic alopecia over six months, though the mean increases in hair count were similar for both treatments.
1 citations
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April 1985 in “PubMed” A man showed signs of female pattern hair loss, which is unusual according to traditional understanding of male baldness.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found no significant immediate hair growth or loss reduction from PRP treatment compared to Finastride and placebo, but differences emerged after three to six months.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss follow distinct progression pathways, characterized by different trichoscopic patterns related to hair diameter and follicular unit changes.
May 2021 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” In this study, serum Vitamin D3 and ferritin levels were found to be significantly lower in women with androgenic alopecia compared to controls.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the pharmacology and safety of topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting positive results but reporting no new clinical findings.
87 citations
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March 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the current understanding of genetic and hormonal influences on male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, providing guidance for clinicians but reports no new results.
89 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair loss in women is common, starts in late 20s, and affects 30% of women over 50.
9 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that female androgenetic alopecia is common among Caucasian women, starting in their late 20s and peaking after age 50.
6 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that female androgenetic alopecia is common among Caucasian women, starting in the late 20s and peaking after age 50.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Chinese patients with alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and male androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Medical Science Monitor” This study found no significant association between genetic loci linked to male androgenetic alopecia and female-pattern hair loss in a Chinese Han population, suggesting they are etiologically separate disorders.
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.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reported two instances of female androgenetic alopecia with male pattern reversed after surgical removal of an ovarian tumor.
13 citations
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that women with female pattern baldness often had a higher ratio of 3 alpha,17 beta-androstanediol glucuronide to sex hormone-binding globulin and lower serum sex hormone-binding globulin, possibly indicating minimal androgen excess.
46 citations
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June 1983 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” In this study, women with diffuse alopecia were found to have higher serum levels of adrenal androgen DHEAS, which may contribute to disrupted scalp hair growth.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of anti-hormonal therapies for female androgenetic alopecia and notes that while some treatments show promise, larger controlled studies are needed to define their roles and effectiveness.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” In this report, a 44-year-old woman with female pattern alopecia experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of oral finasteride, with no side effects, after not responding to topical minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
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.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study suggests that the androgen receptor locus on the X chromosome may play a role in the pathogenesis of early-onset female pattern hair loss.
21 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” This study found that both intralesional minoxidil 8% and botulinum toxin type A were equally effective in treating female pattern hair loss, with no significant difference in results between the two treatments.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the mixed evidence and high risk of bias in studies on low-level light therapy for treating androgenetic alopecia and calls for rigorous randomized controlled trials to assess its efficacy.
11 citations
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November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes current understanding and genetic insights into androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata, noting the potential future role of molecular diagnostics, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil combined with a 5α-reductase inhibitor improved hair density in most men with female pattern hair loss after 6 months or more of treatment.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that a 12-week regimen of 2% minoxidil combined with a botanical hair solution improved hair growth and patient satisfaction for female pattern hair loss, aiding treatment adherence.