214 citations,
March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Revista chilena de nutrición” Certain natural compounds called terpenes may help prevent prostate cancer.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy helps increase hair growth in female pattern hair loss but not in telogen effluvium.
June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal” Acute telogen effluvium can be resolved by addressing causes, but chronic telogen effluvium is harder to treat.
38 citations,
June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
16 citations,
December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
16 citations,
August 2011 in “Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology” A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” September 2018 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” 214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.
14 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sebaceous glands in male pattern hair loss patients have more lobules and might cause early hair growth phase shifts.
October 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Combining finasteride with minoxidil is more effective for male hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
Hair loss significantly lowers life quality, especially in young men, with most patients unhappy with treatment effectiveness.
14 citations,
December 2003 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.
9 citations,
January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
1 citations,
June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
December 2022 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Combining PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride significantly improved hair regrowth.
2 citations,
December 2018 in “Қазақстанның клиникалық медицинасы” Higher Vitamin-D levels may help treat certain types of hair loss.
38 citations,
February 2011 in “Annals of Oncology” Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
August 2023 in “Medicina-lithuania” Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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December 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.
40 citations,
May 1987 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
14 citations,
July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions in some users.