April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition influenced by various factors and linked to psychosocial and cardiovascular issues.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
31 citations,
January 2003 in “Dermatology” Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 3% hydrogen peroxide does not reduce hair graft survival compared to saline.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
83 citations,
March 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ADSC-CM treatment improved hair density and thickness in women with hair loss, safely and effectively.
52 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” Using 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy can help increase hair density and prevent hair loss in women.
227 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
126 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
60 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
58 citations,
January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
30 citations,
January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Scalp dermatoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair loss severity.
17 citations,
October 2017 in “Scientific reports” Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
7 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
3 citations,
December 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.
257 citations,
July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
88 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
47 citations,
April 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
Finasteride reduces prostate size and PSA levels in young patients.
13 citations,
June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” PRP preservation improves hair transplant results better than saline.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain changes in the VEGF gene can increase or decrease the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” 30 citations,
June 2000 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.