3 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 1 mg/day of low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Not all hair loss patients are suitable for hair transplant due to various conditions like unstable hair loss, insufficient hair loss, very young age, unrealistic expectations, certain psychological disorders, and medical unfitness.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “PubMed” SMT effectively treats advanced baldness with high satisfaction.
3 citations,
October 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” New treatment reduces hair shedding and increases hair density in women with early hair loss.
3 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The new system helps detect and track early female hair loss better.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Medical lasers” A treatment combining laser energy and injections improved hair loss and unexpectedly also reduced hair graying.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
3 citations,
June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
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.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
2 citations,
February 2022 in “Menopause” Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Avoid alcohol, ponytails, and oily scalp, and get good sleep to prevent severe hair loss.
2 citations,
November 2018 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Combining different treatments works best for female hair loss.
2 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Using 5% Minoxidil solution with oral chelated zinc supplement can effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
2 citations,
March 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Female pattern hair loss involves hair follicles shrinking, influenced by hormones like melatonin and prolactin.
2 citations,
September 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Careful planning and execution in hair transplants improve hair density and reduce shock loss in women.
2 citations,
July 2010 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
2 citations,
January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” Hair loss might be due to nerve issues, treatable with electric stimulation or acupuncture.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The paper offers a clear guide for diagnosing and treating hair loss, helping surgeons decide on hair transplant timing and extent.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Female pattern hair loss shows similar characteristics in both genders and should be classified by hair loss patterns, not gender.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Alopecia areata may be linked to heart issues.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Family history, especially on the mother's side, increases the risk of female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Bioscientia medicina” Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.