5 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
28 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Genetics affect early female hair loss, severity depends on duration, and low ferritin levels not significant.
December 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Oxidative stress may worsen female pattern hair loss and could help track the disease and treatment.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” No link found between hair loss severity and PSA levels in men.
18 citations,
May 2016 in “Annals of Medicine” The article concludes that correctly diagnosing systemic causes of hair loss requires a detailed clinical evaluation and a systematic diagnostic approach.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Menopause” Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is more common among Indian women than previously believed.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss in Saudi women is linked to low iron and vitamin D levels.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Low vitamin D levels are linked to higher rates of hair loss in women.
8 citations,
August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Portuguese WAA-QoL questionnaire validated; FPHL severity, schooling, and phototypes affect patients' quality of life.
38 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
7 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” HSD3B1 gene variant and being overweight linked to hair loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp clarifying shampoo can help reduce hair loss and improve hair volume.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances contribute to female hair loss, and trichoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with pattern hair loss may have more stress in their bodies due to a lack of NRF2, a protein. Eating healthy and losing weight could help reduce this stress and improve hair loss. NRF2 boosters might also help treat this type of hair loss.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects women's quality of life, causing mild depression and anxiety, and increases medical expenses.
4 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Monofilament Threads significantly improve hair growth in women with pattern hair loss and are safe.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
47 citations,
December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens significantly affect female hair loss, and hormonal treatments may help.
32 citations,
January 1990 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Dermoscopes help tell FPHL apart from other hair loss types and can detect it early by identifying specific patterns.
November 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Dermatologists prefer minoxidil for mild female hair loss and a combination of PRP and minoxidil for severe cases, with a need for universal treatment guidelines.
1 citations,
December 2021 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” Female pattern hair loss in Thailand varies by region and demographics, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations,
February 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Low-dose Minoxidil combined with Spironolactone helps reduce hair loss and improve hair density in women, with some mild side effects.