20 citations
,
January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
20 citations
,
November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document concludes that topical minoxidil therapy is safe and effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
19 citations
,
April 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
19 citations
,
December 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.
18 citations
,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride works better for hair loss in patients 26 or younger.
17 citations
,
July 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
17 citations
,
February 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride and low-dose dutasteride combo improves hair growth and reduces hair loss with no major side effects.
17 citations
,
November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
15 citations
,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
14 citations
,
August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy safely improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
13 citations
,
April 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that recognizing specific histological features of different nonscarring alopecias is crucial for accurate diagnosis and understanding hair loss progression.
13 citations
,
August 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicles are smaller in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to those with normal scalps.
12 citations
,
October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Dermoscopy effectively diagnoses and evaluates female hair loss treatment.
11 citations
,
December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Adenosine helps grow thicker hair in Japanese men with hair loss.
11 citations
,
August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
10 citations
,
August 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Photobiomodulation helps hair growth safely in men and women, with laser devices working better than LED ones.
10 citations
,
January 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” Androgenetic Alopecia is commonly known as male or female pattern baldness.
9 citations
,
October 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.
9 citations
,
September 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
8 citations
,
June 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
8 citations
,
May 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
8 citations
,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
8 citations
,
January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Age, gender, and hair loss affect scalp characteristics differently in young Caucasian adults.
7 citations
,
April 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
7 citations
,
October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
,
February 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” AGA risk factors include age, smoking, hypertension for men, and age, dyslipidemia for women; lifestyle changes may help prevention.
7 citations
,
January 2016 in “Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation” AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
7 citations
,
June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.
6 citations
,
March 2020 in “Journal of International Medical Research” Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.
6 citations
,
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.