46 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and the benefits of combined therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews differences in dermatological treatments and conditions between male and female patients, particularly noting the impacts of sex steroids on various skin processes, but presents no new clinical findings.
151 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review concluded that oral finasteride for men and topical minoxidil for both genders have the most evidence supporting their effectiveness and safety for treating androgenetic alopecia.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review discusses current knowledge on the biological mechanisms of different types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight future research directions, especially regarding epidermal stem cells and immune pathways.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This abstract explains that androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss disorder influenced by genetics and hormones like dihydrotestosterone, has FDA-approved treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and photolaser therapy, but its genetic basis and susceptibility to environmental factors remain complex.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review summarizes recent therapeutic advancements in treating various forms of alopecia, including new applications of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, Janus kinase inhibitors, and novel hair transplant techniques, without presenting original research results.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
April 2026 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This thesis review found that invasive methods like PRP and hair transplantation can significantly improve hair quality and density in androgenetic alopecia, though effectiveness and safety vary by technique.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review reports that the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is shifting from single therapies to personalized, multimodal approaches incorporating both traditional and emerging pharmacologics, regenerative strategies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and device-based interventions, with combination regimens showing improved outcomes.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study established consensus guidelines for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia in Egypt, emphasizing individualized care and emerging therapies based on a survey of Egyptian dermatologists and refinement through expert review.
This comprehensive review analyzes androgenetic alopecia treatments, discussing the mechanisms, costs, efficacy, and safety of FDA-approved drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as newer non-FDA-approved options that have shown effectiveness across various studies.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” This abstract describes the use of lasers in hair transplantation for creating recipient sites and enhancing hair growth but reports no new findings.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses recent therapeutic advances in treating various types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and hair transplant technologies, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Open MIND” This review evaluates PRP, microneedling, and LLLT for alopecia and telogen effluvium, reporting improvements of 30-40% but offers no new clinical data.
January 2026 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” This review examines how regenerative therapies targeting shared biological pathways can promote healing in musculoskeletal disorders and hair follicle dysfunction, highlighting modalities like platelet-rich plasma and laser therapy while addressing challenges in standardization and measurement.
This review of existing literature reports that photobiomodulation shows high effectiveness and safety in treating dermatological conditions like acne, psoriasis, and alopecia, though standardized clinical trials are needed to further validate its therapeutic benefits.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
In this case study, researchers reported a 37-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium experienced significant hair growth improvement after personalized integrative treatment, including caffeine application, following a four-month protocol incorporating various therapies.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Advanced techniques in biology & medicine” This study found that among patients with Down syndrome, those with alopecia areata may have increased antiperoxidase antibodies, possibly linked to hypothyroidism.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, low-dose BPA was associated with induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, potentially mediated by COX-2 and L-PGDS through pathways involving cell proliferation and apoptosis.
December 1997 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” This study concluded that low energy laser therapy may effectively complement classical treatment for scalp alopecia, leading to faster results, although long-term maintenance still requires ongoing classical therapy.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” This article reviews the immunometabolic mechanisms linking polycystic ovary syndrome to infertility and stresses the need for interdisciplinary approaches to treat PCOS-related fertility issues; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” This case report describes the first successful use of telitacicept in treating a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic option for such conditions.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This clinical review evaluates current evidence on various adjunctive therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting modest benefits for some interventions but emphasizing significant gaps and the need for rigorous, high-quality research to guide effective management strategies.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Androgenetic alopecia treatments focus on reducing hair loss by targeting hormones, with new therapies showing promise but needing more research.
December 2025 in “International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy.” In this retrospective case series, researchers observed that a combined treatment protocol of homoeopathy, Xogen therapy, diet, and vitamin supplementation progressively reduced hair fall and improved hair density in five male patients with androgenic alopecia.
July 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alopecia treatments like 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are safe for breast cancer patients and high-risk women.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study examined the factors contributing to gray hair, such as genetics and lifestyle, and found that while graying correlates with some health conditions, it is primarily a physiological process rather than a pathological one.
April 2025 in “Diagnostics” This review synthesizes data suggesting that managing inflammation and oxidative stress may enhance the effectiveness of PRP therapy for hair regeneration, though standardizing PRP protocols remains challenging.