April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.
130 citations,
May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” "Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
94 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
64 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
21 citations,
November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Alopecia areata causes hair loss with varied treatment responses and frequent relapses.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” TNF-a may not be as involved in certain types of hair loss as previously thought.
151 citations,
August 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.
January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks” Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
239 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
142 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
46 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
9 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Topical minoxidil is the most promising treatment for male pattern hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
48 citations,
July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
34 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
27 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
10 citations,
April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Researchers concluded that safe hair follicle extraction limits in FUE vary by individual characteristics and proposed a method to calculate these limits to maintain appearance.
3 citations,
December 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Understanding facial anatomy and aesthetics is key for good functional and cosmetic outcomes after tumor removal surgery on the forehead and eyebrow.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Social Psychology” Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.