1 citations
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December 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, TrichoScan characteristics, particularly hair density and terminal hair percentage in the midscalp, were found to predictively classify female pattern hair loss in a Chinese population.
193 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia increases with age among both men and women in Maryborough, Australia, with 57% of women and 73.5% of men aged 80 and over affected.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy with bicalutamide has limited effectiveness for female hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, reduced hair density, diameter, and follicle miniaturization were key characteristics of female pattern hair loss in Southern Chinese women, with occipital and temporal sites also affected.
30 citations
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found significant differences in hair density, non-vellus hair diameter, and percentage of miniaturized hair between normal women and those with female pattern hair loss, particularly in the midscalp and parietal areas.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study analyzed 24 Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution and found a distinctive "parachute" hair loss pattern, emphasizing unique clinical characteristics potentially influenced by racial factors.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that triple horizontal scalp biopsies provided a more accurate diagnosis of female pattern hair loss in women than a single horizontal biopsy, especially for those with advanced hair loss.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest that during hair transplantation for hair loss, the parietal eminence area should be prioritized along with the mid-scalp to address future noticeable thinning, especially since this area often becomes more conspicuous over time.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study concluded that hair transplants including the parietal eminence area can enhance aesthetic balance and provide indirect cosmetic benefits, even when the vertex is left untreated due to limited donor availability.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes androgenetic alopecia in two young siblings, highlighting its occurrence in children and suggesting a possible familial pattern given their mother's similar condition.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that choosing the right forehead and brow lifting technique based on individual patient characteristics is crucial to prevent complications and achieve desired results.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” This review discusses age-related and environmental factors affecting scalp hair changes in women, highlighting diagnostic complexities and ongoing research into targeted treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
7 citations
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November 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that Turkish women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower mid-scalp hair density and anagen ratio compared to healthy controls, with digital image analysis underestimating hair density.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This study identified two distinct trichoscopic patterns in the mid-frontal scalp of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who also display clinical features of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” The study found that combining a 655nm low-level laser helmet with 2% minoxidil resulted in better improvement in hair diameter and intermediate hair enlargement at the midscalp among Chinese women with FPHL.
38 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the influence of menopausal status on hair parameters in women without alopecia, finding significant differences in hair growth rate, percentage anagen, and hair diameter distributions, particularly in the frontal scalp.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This article lists online educational resources from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons but reports no new research findings.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” This case report describes the first recorded instance of congenital triangular alopecia in the mid-frontal scalp region, challenging the assumption that it is restricted to the frontotemporal area.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, significantly impacts psychological well-being, especially for women, and that users often discontinue the leading treatment, minoxidil, due to adherence issues.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, poses significant psychological burdens, particularly for women, and shows that many discontinue minoxidil due to adherence challenges.
40 citations
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December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews how chronological aging affects female scalp hair growth and suggests that multiple factors, including environmental influences, contribute to female pattern hair loss; no new clinical results are presented.
72 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African-descent females, discussing possible causes, associated styling habits, and potential treatments, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors call for further research.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses scalp micropigmentation as a noninvasive method to conceal various forms of hair loss and scalp abnormalities and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight its safe and effective application.
179 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 88% of women with female pattern hair loss who received oral antiandrogens saw no progression or improvement in their condition.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Medical lasers” In this case report, hair graying improved in a patient with male pattern hair loss after combined treatment with thulium laser energy and polydeoxyribonucleotide injections, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
November 2021 in “Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences” This case report describes a 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia who experienced an unsatisfactory scalp micropigmentation treatment and subsequently underwent a follicular unit extraction procedure to correct the unnatural hairline.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This case report suggests that transplanted hair follicles may be more resistant to alopecia areata than native hair, potentially offering new insights into the condition's pathophysiology and treatment options.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review proposes an anatomy-based framework for understanding recipient site scalp necrosis in hair transplantation, emphasizing regional vascular vulnerability and surgical factors, but does not provide new clinical results.