136 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair count and density in areas with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with differing outcomes based on the PRP collection device used.
91 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses the advantages and limitations of various hair loss evaluation methods but reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of cautious interpretation for these diagnostic tools.
April 2024 in “Diagnostics” In this study, researchers found that 68% of orthodontic patients with oligodontia displayed hair disorders, such as hypotrichosis and androgenetic alopecia, highlighting trichoscopy and trichogram as valuable diagnostic tools to distinguish between isolated and syndromic forms of the condition.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter describes two simple, noninvasive methods — the pull test and modified wash test — which can diagnose and assess the severity of female hair loss, including conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.
January 1989 in “Skin research” In this study, an oleanolic acid-containing scalp treatment increased terminal hair counts significantly more than placebo in men under 50 with androgenic alopecia, but only three showed clinical improvement, with minimal side effects reported.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Morphology” This study found that using henna dye positively affected hair cuticula pattern and diameters compared to undyed hair, though the degree of change may vary based on hair phenotype and condition prior to treatment.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal administration of QR678 Neo® significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, with no side effects reported during long-term follow-up.
September 2019 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that in women with pattern baldness, hormonal levels and iron deficiency were significantly associated with the condition, but trichoscopic findings were similar across different forms of female pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” This paper discusses therapies for damaged scalps from hair and fiber implants and reports no new clinical findings, calling attention to treatment complexities.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” This article reviews the evaluation and management of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, emphasizing the importance of early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring forms, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Education For Sustainable Innovation” This study analyzed word dynamics and keyword trends in androgenetic alopecia literature over a decade using natural language processing, revealing hidden patterns and linkages that could inform future research directions and policy decisions.
36 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study developed a standardized questionnaire to measure patient-perceived changes in hair growth and appearance, which showed significant favoring of active treatment over placebo in a clinical trial for male androgenetic alopecia.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” This study found that both intralesional minoxidil 8% and botulinum toxin type A were equally effective in treating female pattern hair loss, with no significant difference in results between the two treatments.
March 2023 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” This study found that vitamin D levels were lower in alopecia areata patients, with trichoscopic features like broken hairs and black dots more prevalent in cases with vitamin D deficiency.
This research suggests that plucked hair follicles may serve as a reliable surrogate tissue for tumor biopsies in drug development, based on a mouse model linking hair and tumor pharmacodynamic responses.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes alopecia as a hair loss condition often driven by genetic and androgenic factors, with lifestyle elements like chemical treatments exacerbating the issue; Ayurvedic texts caution against scalp toxins and suggest traditional formulations for support.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study discusses the impact of alopecia on individuals' appearance and psychological well-being, highlighting how factors like genetics and lifestyle influence hair loss, and explores traditional Ayurvedic approaches for managing and promoting hair regrowth.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that storing hair follicle micrografts significantly decreased the expression of certain key genes in the dermal papilla, potentially affecting hair follicle cycling during preparation and storage.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, TrichoScan characteristics, particularly hair density and terminal hair percentage in the midscalp, were found to predictively classify female pattern hair loss in a Chinese population.
36 citations
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September 2015 in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” This study found that specific DNA variants in the TCHH, WNT10A, and FRAS1 genes are associated with predicting straight hair in Europeans, showing high sensitivity but low specificity, especially using a neural networks approach.
January 2002 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” This study presents a follicular automaton model that simulates human hair cycle dynamics and can reproduce hair patterns similar to diffuse or androgenetic alopecia by incorporating spatially heterogeneous parameters and follicle miniaturization.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This workshop review from the Australian Hair and Wool Research Society discusses findings in cutaneous biology and endocrinology but presents no new research results.
August 2025 in “Arabixiv (OSF Preprints)” This study suggests that male pattern baldness is primarily caused by heat stress in the brain rather than DHT toxicity, and personal experiments with menthol cooling have shown significant reduction in hair loss.
90 citations
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June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This review outlines the classification, histopathologic presentation, and pathogenetic concepts of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for clinicopathologic correlation.
27 citations
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March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” This study analyzes how commercial websites for Propecia depict male hair loss and promote medical treatment, suggesting they contribute to medicalizing a natural condition for profit.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” This study found that chemotherapy for breast cancer initially reduced hair density and anagen hair rate, which then returned to baseline or higher, whereas tamoxifen did not significantly affect hair growth.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research” In this study, both finasteride and dutasteride were effective for androgenetic alopecia, but dutasteride significantly improved hair density more than finasteride and had a comparable safety profile among men treated at an Indian center.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” This study found that ancient and modern Chinese goats share close genetic ties, originating from the Fertile Crescent, with genetic divergence influenced by China's climatic divisions.
17 citations
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study concluded that mesotherapy with a dutasteride-containing solution was the most effective option for treating androgenetic alopecia in males, promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2004 in “Fertility and sterility” This review discusses the cosmetic and health implications of hirsutism and highlights its potential link to serious underlying disorders, but it presents no new clinical findings.