143 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.
29 citations,
August 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” IGF-1 may affect hair growth and loss, but more research is needed to confirm effective and safe treatments.
13 citations,
July 2004 in “Skinmed” Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
2 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration combines drugs and follicular unit grafting for natural, long-lasting results.
13 citations,
October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
February 2014 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
58 citations,
September 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
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December 2011 in “Fertility and sterility” Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
33 citations,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
19 citations,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
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October 2018 in “Journal of international medical research” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Proteoglycans are important for hair growth, and a specific treatment can help reduce hair loss.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Antibody treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
September 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” The study suggests that analyzing DNA can help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
73 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair disorders is crucial and requires a range of diagnostic methods.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
58 citations,
January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
5 citations,
March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Smoking may worsen hair loss, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
2 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High levels of prolactin in the blood can be linked to widespread hair loss.
190 citations,
October 2002 in “The FASEB journal” Androgens may cause hair loss by increasing TGF-beta1 from scalp cells, which inhibits hair cell growth.
12 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
6 citations,
June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.