October 2019 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” This case report highlights how trichoscopy enabled the diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in a woman experiencing diffuse hair loss, emphasizing its utility as a diagnostic tool.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum Vitamin D3 levels compared to healthy controls.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that women with female androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc levels in both serum and hair, and lower hair iron levels, compared to healthy controls.
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September 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, the researchers compared subcutaneous fat in the frontal and occipital scalp regions, which are affected and spared in androgenetic alopecia respectively, to better understand the role of subcutaneous fat in the condition's pathogenesis.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that in patients with female androgenetic alopecia, mesodermal injection of 0.5% minoxidil was more effective in increasing hair density and improving hairline height than topical 2% minoxidil, with comparable safety over 16 weeks.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that exosome-based therapy using rose stem cell-derived exosomes may safely induce hair repigmentation in individuals with gray hair, particularly for those with shorter durations of graying and androgenetic alopecia.
February 2025 in “Cureus” This study focused on developing and validating standardized methods to reliably assess hair growth and scalp health in androgenetic alopecia, finding significant differences in hair parameters such as vellus and terminal hair counts, density, and thickness between affected and standardized areas.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study explored the effectiveness of injectable treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that dutasteride and growth factor formulations achieved clinically significant results compared to controls like saline and topical minoxidil, within selected trials from 2000 to 2023.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” In this study, researchers reported that an herbal extract with dihydroquercetin glucoside, epigallocatechin gallate glucoside, zinc, and glycine showed similar effectiveness and safety to minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, with no significant differences in hair growth outcomes between the groups.
April 2024 in “Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal” This review summarizes existing knowledge on androgenetic alopecia, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management, but presents no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, 88.2% of women with female-pattern hair loss who underwent hair transplantation reported more than 75% satisfaction, with higher satisfaction noted in those receiving the most implants; however, complications such as pain and scarring were also observed.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that while both 5% topical and 1 mg oral minoxidil significantly improved hair diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients, there was no significant difference in overall effectiveness or patient satisfaction between the treatments.
This review discusses the genetic differences between male and female pattern hair loss and highlights the uncertainty surrounding genetic factors in female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.
January 2018 in “Biomedical Research (Aligarh)” This study found no significant differences in bone mineral density or predisposing factors across hair-loss stages in women with androgenetic alopecia, though early-onset cases may warrant investigation for premature bone loss.
December 2020 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study found no significant correlation between serum testosterone or DHEAS levels and the severity of acne or FPHL in a localized female population, but noted most patients had low testosterone levels.
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that women with female-pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D compared to healthy controls, but it does not establish causation.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that combining minoxidil 0.1% and dutasteride 0.01% applied topically after microneedling was significantly more effective than using dutasteride alone with microneedling in improving female pattern hair loss in 40 female patients.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review article reports recent advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and treating various hair loss conditions, like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including their genetic factors and new therapeutic options, while also examining the impact of COVID-19 on hair loss.
June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers found that trichoscopy helps detect early signs of female-pattern hair loss before it is visible, highlighting its importance for monitoring and managing the condition.
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January 2022 1 citations
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January 2020 254 citations
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” This manuscript reviews current diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis in both clinical and research settings, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
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January 2015 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections led to improvements in hair counts, thickness, and strength in patients with androgenic alopecia, showing promise as an effective treatment with no major adverse effects.
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January 2007 in “PubMed” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, highlighting that while oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil can arrest progression, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, and stresses the need for ongoing therapy.
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July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This article discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma as a supportive treatment for hair loss, emphasizing its potential to enhance hair follicle health and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2013 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” This research observed that 5α-reductase inhibitors showed significant tic-suppressing effects in Tourette's syndrome, suggesting a key role for this enzyme in the disorder's pathogenesis.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that the HairCheck® device, demonstrating high correlation between its Hair Mass Index and hair characteristics such as strand number and diameter, may be an effective tool for assessing hair mass changes in alopecia patients.
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” This review discusses the role of elevated androgens in the skin-related symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, such as acne and hirsutism, and provides insights into the mechanisms behind these manifestations to inform effective treatment strategies.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GNPTAB gene is crucial for normal hair color in humans and mice.