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February 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man with Woolly Hair Syndrome had very curly, fragile hair, and doctors used a special scalp examination to diagnose him without invasive tests.
January 2016 in “Chemistry & Industry” Two drugs, tofacitinib and ruxolitinib, may help regrow hair by activating hair follicles.
88 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
69 citations
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April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Genes” Disrupting the FGF5 gene in rabbits leads to longer hair by extending the hair growth phase.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.
85 citations
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June 2006 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.
71 citations
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January 2015 in “The Scientific World Journal” Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.
11 citations
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August 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Skin problems can be signs of hormone-related disorders and recognizing them early is important for treatment.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology”
June 2018 Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
April 2018 Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
8 citations
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February 2005 in “Veterinary dermatology” Chesapeake Bay retrievers' hair loss is likely a breed-specific, hereditary condition linked to abnormal steroid levels and distinct skin changes.
October 2010 in “Mayo Clinic women's healthsource” Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.
September 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
1 citations
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February 1988 in “The BMJ” The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
July 2016 Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
August 2021 Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
April 1998 in “Journal of women's health” Hair loss in women is often due to hereditary conditions or stress, and while treatments like minoxidil can help, diagnosis and management require medical guidance.
11 citations
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September 2010 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” A Turkish family with sparse hair and eyebrow loss has a mutation in the U2HR gene linked to Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
April 2016 in “Medical Acupuncture” The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
181 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.