April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Medical Science Monitor” Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.
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.
Female hair loss is often hereditary and can be treated with medication, hair transplants, and lasers.
130 citations,
October 2006 in “Allergy” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful testing and alternative treatments.
10 citations,
May 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Bone marrow-derived stem cells improved healing and reduced scarring in second-degree burns in rats.
179 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
21 citations,
April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Metabolic syndrome linked to female hair loss; waist size and high blood pressure important factors.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
182 citations,
November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
137 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
119 citations,
January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
28 citations,
September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Allergic reactions to blood thinners are rare but can be serious, requiring careful management and alternative treatments.
3 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
1265 citations,
October 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” The 675 nm laser treatment significantly increased hair density and reduced symptoms of androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, with no side effects.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” After chemotherapy for a gestational trophoblastic tumor, normal pregnancy rates are possible, but there's a slightly higher risk of the tumor reoccurring in future pregnancies.
22 citations,
February 2002 in “Clinics in Geriatric Medicine” Many elderly women experience unwanted facial hair and various hair loss conditions, with treatments available for each condition.
14 citations,
September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil improves hair density in women with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects.
2 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
270 citations,
April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
110 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
91 citations,
November 2007 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.
66 citations,
March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
45 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing female hair loss.
30 citations,
September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
21 citations,
May 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Overweight smokers have worse hair loss.
16 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
16 citations,
August 1967 in “JAMA” Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.