October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplantation significantly improves quality of life and self-esteem in men with hair loss.
13 citations,
March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
242 citations,
February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
3 citations,
May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Changing estrogen levels during menopause might affect genes related to body rhythms and cause increased hair loss.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to androgens, with the connection between the muscle and hair follicle determining if the loss is reversible.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
January 2024 in “Pan African Medical Journal” Non-scarring hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be diagnosed with specific hair and tissue tests.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
31 citations,
June 2001 in “PubMed” TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss significantly affects the quality of life for Muslim American women, especially those not wearing hijab.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
20 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.
October 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Supplemented Erzhi Wan may help regrow hair in male pattern baldness by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
January 2025 in “Medicina” 25% of women in North Sudan have traction alopecia, linked to family history and hair treatments, highlighting the need for better hair care awareness.
27 citations,
March 2017 in “Current Clinical Pharmacology” Dutasteride is becoming a popular hair loss treatment, proving more effective than finasteride with similar side effects.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” The 675 nm laser treatment significantly increased hair density and reduced symptoms of androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, with no side effects.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Edelweiss extract can increase hair density and promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
36 citations,
August 2009 in “PubMed” The review suggests seeing a dermatologist for scarring hair loss and using treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for common male and female pattern hair loss.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Older age and certain lifestyles are linked to thinner, weaker hair, while how you see your hair relates to its thickness.