17 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
13 citations,
February 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” A 32-year-old woman's hair loss was linked to skin nodules and severe headaches.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “Rinshō shinkeigaku” Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
2 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Erdr1 could be a new marker for diagnosing hair loss.
1 citations,
April 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences” The mouse models are effective for testing new hair loss treatments.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People respond differently to hair loss treatment with PRP because of individual differences in growth factors from platelets.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Psychological stress and personal history are significant factors in hair loss.
November 2024 in “Plants” Et-BB3-CMU rice bran extract may be a promising natural option for promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss.
April 2018 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine” Iron deficiency may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
January 2020 in “Advances in Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss does not significantly affect sexual dysfunction.
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lab tests for female hair loss have unclear usefulness; consider based on symptoms.
January 2013 in “Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai” Huoxue Bushen Mixture effectively treats female pattern hair loss by balancing hormones.
134 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Amino acid supplements may not be necessary for all women with chronic hair loss.
August 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Amino acid supplements may not be necessary for all women with chronic hair loss.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
January 2008 in “The Year book of endocrinology” Gene variant linked to prostate cancer, hormone levels, and hair loss.
29 citations,
March 2014 in “PloS one” Astragaloside IV may help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific pathway that leads to cell death.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Most men seeking hair transplants have Male Pattern Baldness, influenced by genetics, age, and testosterone, while women's hair loss can be affected by thyroid function, iron, testosterone, prolactin, ferritin levels, and certain conditions. Follicular Unit Extraction is a popular hair transplant technique.
23 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
October 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, which may worsen their hair loss.
January 2017 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels, not ferritin levels, were found in patients with hair loss condition telogen effluvium.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
May 2012 in “15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1mg finasteride tablets for 6 months can lower good cholesterol (HDL) and raise triglycerides in men with hair loss.
July 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Alopecia patients have less GPER-1, which might affect hair loss.
24 citations,
January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Diffuse alopecia areata involves more inflammation and higher allergy-related antibodies than patchy types.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of medical research” No link found between blood groups, Rhesus factor, and ferritin levels in women with hair loss.