41 citations,
March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.
39 citations,
March 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
24 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
14 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Micrografts promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
76 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
62 citations,
March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
33 citations,
August 2005 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Both vertical and transverse sections are useful for diagnosing alopecia, but using both methods together is best.
7 citations,
February 2016 in “Dermatology and therapy” t-Flavanone helps improve male pattern hair loss by making hair roots stronger.
Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bath PUVA therapy works well for a skin condition without as many cancer risks and is cheaper, and iron deficiency might not cause female hair loss.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
24 citations,
December 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss affects women's self-esteem; treatments like minoxidil can help.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
June 2020 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The patient's hair loss from alopecia totalis returned despite initial successful treatment.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking spironolactone doesn't increase the chance of breast cancer coming back.
10 citations,
May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.
6 citations,
August 2009 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Different drugs can treat high male hormone levels in women, but they have various effects and some may harm a fetus.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” Nonandrogenic factors like oxidative stress and microinflammation are important in hair loss progression.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable treatments can effectively and safely improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
43 citations,
March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.
3 citations,
August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation, especially follicular unit micrografting, was the top treatment for male pattern baldness, with a focus on natural results and ongoing improvements in both surgical and medical management.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
April 2023 in “Dohuk medical journal” Trichoscopy effectively differentiates Androgenetic Alopecia from Telogen Effluvium.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.