February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The supplement with amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen improved hair growth more than drug treatment alone, with most people tolerating it well.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
CEOs aged 50-69 have less significant hair loss than the general white male population.
January 2021 in “Skinmed” CEOs aged 50-69 have less significant hair loss than the general white male population.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Bernard Cohen created a new system to classify hair loss using numbers and a detailed scalp map.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Patients felt happier with their looks and younger after hair transplant surgery, but their well-being and social life didn't change much.
5 citations,
November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Beard hair extraction improves scalp hair restoration results in East Asian men with severe hair loss.
16 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
17 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
29 citations,
December 2004 in “Developmental biology” cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “ARC journal of dermatology” Ahmad's NPRT system accurately documents and predicts male pattern baldness.
107 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections improve hair thickness for baldness.
80 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.
57 citations,
August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
35 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” Hair loss common in Norwegian men, affecting self-esteem and life quality.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
86 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
23 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair loss patients' quality of life.
14 citations,
September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
7 citations,
August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
4 citations,
January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.