August 2021 in “Consilium medicum” COVID-19 may worsen hair loss, but treatments like minoxidil can help.
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.
24 citations,
January 2010 in “Endocrine Regulations” Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
33 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
7 citations,
February 2006 in “Psychological Reports” Hair loss discovery causes stress; talking to dermatologists helps.
2 citations,
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that advancements in hair restoration surgery have led to more natural results and patient satisfaction, with hope for future improvements in treatment.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
36 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
7 citations,
June 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair transplantation is a viable treatment for some types of female hair loss, with careful donor assessment and attention to psychological factors.
92 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.
15 citations,
April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is less common in Chilean Mapuche than Caucasians, but more common than Asians, with racial differences in prevalence and types.
115 citations,
September 2000 in “The Lancet” Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.
69 citations,
February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some hair loss can be treated, especially in women due to nutrition, but some types remain untreatable.
57 citations,
July 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Stopping minoxidil treatment resumes balding; continuous use needed for results.
34 citations,
March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald men may have higher heart disease risk.
32 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” Hair loss greatly affects women's mental health and appearance satisfaction.
31 citations,
November 2000 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
26 citations,
October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
19 citations,
August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
10 citations,
December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
8 citations,
May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
1 citations,
February 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” UBM helps hair regrowth in men and women with hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2009 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Environmental factors like smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet contribute to hair loss and graying, and lifestyle changes can help manage it.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
March 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baldness may indicate higher heart disease risk in men.
1 citations,
January 2010 Asian women experiencing hair loss often feel embarrassed and unhappy, but hair transplantation can offer natural-looking results and improve their self-confidence.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”