7 citations
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October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study quantified hair shedding in women without female pattern hair loss and found that about 40% experienced excessive shedding during hair washing, emphasizing the need for further research into this common concern.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that hair transplantation to lower the frontal hairline resulted in high satisfaction scores from both patients (average 4.2 out of 5) and surgeons (average 4.3 out of 5), suggesting it as a viable option for addressing high forehead concerns.
4 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study observed that pruritus and xerosis were the most common skin complaints among the geriatric population attending a dermatology clinic in Puducherry.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” In this study, researchers found that topical ketoconazole showed delayed hair growth compared to minoxidil in female pattern hair loss but had fewer side effects, though patient satisfaction was similar for both treatments.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that while a modified BASP classification for pattern hair loss could classify previously unrecognized types, it was less accurate and harder to use than the existing BASP classification.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, regardless of age or androgen levels, while the efficacy of antiandrogens remains limited.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Medicina” This study found that scabies is the most common dermatological condition among children in Pakistan, with poor hygiene and exposure to pets or livestock being notable risk factors.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This article discusses the familiarity of identifying male androgenetic alopecia but presents no new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PDRN may help with female hair loss, but more research is needed.
In this study, nearly two-thirds of Saudi adults reported experiencing hair loss following COVID-19 infection or vaccination, with female sex and nutritional deficiencies identified as significant correlates for this condition.
November 2025 in “Pacific Journal of Medical Research” This study found that acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, particularly malar rash, was the most common skin manifestation among SLE patients in Bangladesh, with significant occurrences of nonspecific lesions like alopecia and mucosal ulcers.
February 2025 in “Medico Research Chronicles” In this clinical study, Verilich hair serum significantly reduced hair shedding by 40% or more in 75% of female patients with Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss after one month of use.
December 2023 in “Curēus” This study reports a changing pattern of skin disorders in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia, with pilosebaceous disorders being the most common, particularly among females.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week topical treatment with a caffeine and Procapil 3% formulation effectively reduced hair loss by 26.9% and improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without any reported adverse effects.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report illustrates that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia due to similar hair loss patterns, but distinctive trichoscopic and histopathologic features help differentiate it.
July 1985 in “American pharmacy” This study found that topical minoxidil significantly increased terminal hair growth in men with early male pattern baldness compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
August 2023 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” This study found a significant association between androgenic alopecia and periodontal disease in men aged 25–44, suggesting the relationship may begin early in adulthood.
December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate female pattern hair loss from chronic telogen effluvium based on specific features like hair shaft diameter variability and density differences, aiding in targeted treatment planning.
This study found that both finasteride and low level laser therapy were similarly effective in improving hair regrowth for frontal pattern hair loss in men and women over a 3-month period.
4 citations
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May 1981 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study observed that rat dermal tissue cultures, rich in hair follicle cells, produce various glycosaminoglycans, including hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate, which change in synthesis and sulfation patterns over time.
133 citations
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February 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” In this study, researchers used genetic data from over 52,000 men to identify over 250 genetic loci associated with severe hair loss and developed a predictive algorithm for determining hair loss risk.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, focal atrichia was associated with late-onset female pattern hair loss, providing a clinical clue to its diagnosis, particularly separating it from other hair disorders.
53 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively regrows hair in male pattern baldness.
416 citations
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
215 citations
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November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that dutasteride increased scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, particularly at a 2.5 mg dose, and was more effective than finasteride over 24 weeks.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.