August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.
April 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.
24 citations,
November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
10 citations,
June 2000 in “Primary Care” The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.
7 citations,
September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
August 2022 in “Gene Reports” New hair loss treatments could be improved by using combined biological markers.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss, and Nourkrin® could be a safe treatment option, but more research is needed.
159 citations,
September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
101 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Nerves and chemicals in the body can affect hair growth and loss.
50 citations,
January 2007 in “PubMed” Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
34 citations,
November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.
19 citations,
August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Copper deficiency is linked to post-COVID-19 hair loss in women.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplants are highly satisfactory for treating female-pattern hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of Preventive Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine” Low ferritin and Vitamin D levels may cause hair loss after COVID-19.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
185 citations,
August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
43 citations,
October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
30 citations,
May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
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.
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.