6 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, Korean women with female pattern hair loss who used a combination of topical 0.025% 17α-estradiol and 3% minoxidil saw significant increases in total hair count and hair caliber over six months.
May 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This narrative review reports that well-selected plant extracts and their active compounds may improve hair health by promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss, potentially aiding in developing targeted therapies for alopecia.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This article reviews treatment options for female-pattern hair loss, noting the limited evidence for most therapies and emphasizing that topical minoxidil remains the only well-supported option despite a significant non-response rate.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that combining low-level light therapy with topical minoxidil 5% may lead to better hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating female pattern hair loss compared to using each treatment alone.
May 2023 in “Cytotherapy” August 2026 in “European Journal of Pharmacology”
September 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that applying a growth factor cocktail including FGF9 with microneedling significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with similar results regardless of microneedle depths between 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm.
16 citations
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September 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This article explores how adult mammals can regenerate hair follicles after wounding and suggests that manipulating cell signals during healing might enhance this process, but provides no new experimental results.
May 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review highlights the available and investigational anti-androgen treatments for female pattern hair loss in the US, noting their limitations and the potential for fewer systemic side effects with topical options compared to oral medications.
October 2022 in “Reproductive health of woman” This review discusses the pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnostic approaches for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary management, but offers no new results.
10 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This editorial discusses the biology and pathology of hair follicles, including factors like fungi and hair loss therapies, but provides no new research findings.
66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This article discusses treatments for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil can effectively arrest progression and reverse miniaturization in many patients with mild-to-moderate cases, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” In this study, researchers identified eight compounds in Suaeda glauca and reported that its extract may improve hair loss by affecting VEGF, IGF-1 expression, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, especially compound 4, in human cell models.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review discusses the extensive variety of traditional Chinese medicine preparations used for treating hair loss, primarily consisting of botanical materials, but reports no new clinical results.
81 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” This article reviews regenerative medicine strategies, such as stem cells and plant polyphenols, for mitigating radiotherapy side effects but does not present new clinical findings, calling for further investigation.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
179 citations
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review outlines various dermatologic adverse events associated with targeted therapies and immunotherapies, emphasizing the need for collaboration between dermatologists and oncologists to manage these effects effectively; it reports no new clinical findings.
129 citations
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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the evaluation and management of a 45-year-old woman with diffuse scalp-hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
34 citations
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January 2020 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” This review discusses various novel drug delivery approaches to enhance scalp drug penetration for alopecia treatment but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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May 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This review discusses the potential of stem cell-based therapies, particularly involving stem cell-derived conditioned medium and exosomes, for hair regeneration in nonscarring alopecia, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, suggesting their use as complementary treatments for alopecia, though further scientific validation is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” This study assesses the impact of teaching programs on the knowledge of waste management among women, but results are not reported in the abstract.
In this chapter, the authors explore hyperdiluted CaHA as a new potential treatment for mild to moderate hair loss, providing preliminary insights into its application as an innovative option within regenerative therapies.
June 2025 in “Pediatric Annals” This review highlights the importance of primary care physicians in diagnosing and managing hair loss in adolescents, noting that early treatment and education are essential for achieving the best clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the consensus reached by international experts on guidelines for prescribing and monitoring low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Francesca Ramadan provides an overview of various non-surgical hair restoration and rejuvenation treatments available in aesthetic clinics, highlighting advancements beyond currently limited drug options due to side effects, as reported in this review.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This narrative focuses on the experiences of two women with permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, highlighting the severe psychological and social impact along with dissatisfaction over pre-treatment information about hair loss, which they initially believed to be temporary.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This review explored the causes and treatment options for hair loss, highlighting current therapies like minoxidil and hair transplants, while also emphasizing the need for new approaches such as gene therapies and advanced delivery methods for improved outcomes.