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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had thinner scalp and subcutaneous tissues, narrower and shorter hair follicles, a lower hair follicle count, and fewer color flow signals compared to healthy volunteers, as measured by 22 MHz ultrasound.
January 2015 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Androgenetic alopecia may be irreversible due to the detachment of a muscle from hair follicles.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review explores low-level light therapy's potential as a noninvasive treatment for various forms of alopecia, noting its promising results in hair regrowth and density but highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia who received type A botulinum toxin treatment showed increased follicle width and length at the vertex and left frontal area over three months, but no significant changes in follicle or hair count compared to the control group.
September 2023 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” In this study, 61.4% of females infected with COVID-19 reported hair problems, such as telogen effluvium and increased gray hair, with most cases starting or worsening post-infection as confirmed by trichoscopy.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review presents European expert guidelines for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia across genders but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of trichoscopy for differentiating similar conditions.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this study, researchers developed a novel bio-enhanced hair transplant technique that, among 10 patients, provided aesthetically pleasing outcomes with minimal downtime, linear increases in density over nine months, and uneventful donor area healing with no visible scarring.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This source reviews the latest developments in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that while medical therapy alone remains unsatisfactory, surgical hair restoration is shown to be highly gratifying for male pattern hair loss.
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May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a technique for evaluating and treating the under-addressed temporal peak areas in hair restoration surgery to improve cosmetic harmony with the frontal hairline.
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The authors concluded that total hairline correction, which addresses multiple areas beyond the frontotemporal recess, is more effective in improving aesthetic facial balance for women with M-shaped or rectangular hairlines.
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May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This article discusses common causes of hair loss, specifically androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, but reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study classified hairline contours in Asian women and concluded that their refined hair transplantation techniques may help correct wide foreheads with M-shaped or rectangular hairline contours.
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April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Wearing a wig caused a woman's skin condition to worsen due to pressure from the wig's fasteners.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impairs quality of life among Nigerian patients, especially in areas like emotions, stigmatization, and self-confidence, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a method for evaluating and treating the temporal peak regions in hair restoration surgery to achieve cosmetic harmony with the frontal hairline, while reporting no new clinical findings.
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study developed a prototype device that suggests potential for diagnosing changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density, though formal clinical studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for men and highlights the importance of considering sex-specific factors for optimal treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the concept of using a centralized forelock presented by Manny Marritt nearly 14 years ago, and reports no new clinical 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.
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article describes incisional slit grafting as an improved hair transplantation method, using smaller grafts and conserving vascular supply to enhance graft yield and achieve a more natural hairline, but reports no new research results.
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses guidelines for hair transplantation tailored to East Asian patients, focusing on hairline design, donor harvesting, and graft techniques, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses a potential link between adipocyte-myofibroblast transition and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting AMT may play a role in fibrosis associated with the condition but presents no new results.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this study, trichoscopy was found to enhance the early assessment of minoxidil therapy in males with pattern hair loss, leading to improved satisfaction and treatment compliance by revealing positive changes visible within one month.
November 2025 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that low-dose minoxidil treatment effectively enhances facial hair development with relatively minimal side effects, which can be beneficial in primary care settings.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopic measurements of hair density and diameter are useful for assessing the severity of female pattern hair loss and its progression.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” In this interventional study on female-pattern hair loss, researchers found that fractional CO2 laser therapy alone improved hair growth, as evidenced by increased hair count, thickness, density, and patient satisfaction compared to saline controls. However, the precise mechanisms behind these effects require further investigation.