Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
November 2012 in “South African Family Practice” The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding skin patterns can help us learn about skin diseases and their treatments.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil is effective in preventing hair loss after facelift surgery.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
July 1980 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conference concluded that understanding hair and nail disorders is important, iron deficiency may be linked to hair loss, and while some treatments for skin conditions are effective, they may have risks and high costs.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow 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.
August 2021 in “Case Reports” A woman thought to have rosacea was actually suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a hair loss condition. Despite treatment, her condition didn't change, showing the importance of accurate early diagnosis.
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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.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Food bioscience” Wood sterol may help reduce hair loss caused by a high-fat diet.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
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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.
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January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Iontophoresis with growth factors safely and effectively promotes hair regrowth without discomfort.
AI can predict hair loss patterns to improve care and treatment.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher SHBG levels are linked to less severe hair loss in women, but vitamin D levels don't seem to affect hair loss.