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February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics/Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics” This study reported a significant association between cultural dress practices, reduced sunlight exposure, and symptoms of vitamin D and calcium deficiency among Muslim women in Coimbatore.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” In this study, once-daily 5% minoxidil foam and twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution both promoted hair regrowth in women with female pattern hair loss, but noninferiority of the foam was not established.
This study developed consensus guidelines for the use of low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss, recommending specific doses, monitoring procedures, and timing of application around hair transplant surgeries.
This study developed expert consensus guidelines on using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss around hair transplant surgery, recommending specific doses, monitoring practices, and timing of use for both male and female patients.
This study developed consensus guidelines for using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in patients undergoing hair transplant surgery for pattern hair loss, recommending dosing adjustments, monitoring protocols, and timing for post-surgery application.
August 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, researchers presented cases of cellular neurothekeoma in three male family members with early-onset in infancy, suggesting a potential genetic component and inheritance pattern, which deviates from the typical presentation seen mostly in women between 20–30 years.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this study, researchers reported significant improvements in hair follicle diameter, thickness, and reduced hair root gap after treating male pattern hair loss with a regimen of Prachanna, Chitrakadi lepa, and Jeevamrutham lehyam over four months.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report documents the youngest recorded instance of a linear variant of alopecia areata in a 4-year-old child, highlighting the uniqueness and rarity of this clinical presentation and noting its possible association with favorable prognosis, though further evidence is needed.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” This study identified MPB susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates that may help uncover molecular mechanisms and address male-pattern baldness.
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.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, FAPD was characterized in a Chinese population by perifollicular mast cell infiltration, suggesting young individuals may be at higher risk than previously thought.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” This study evaluated low dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, the Hamilton-Norwood subtype of female pattern hair loss was associated with early onset and polycystic ovary syndrome, while the Ludwig pattern was more common overall.
May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” In this study, researchers examined men with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and found distinct patterns of hair loss correlated with genetic and hormonal factors, noting that parietal region pattern hair loss responded better to minoxidil and micronutrient treatment compared to occipital region pattern.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
June 2019 in “Poster presentations” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who discontinued and restarted methotrexate had less improvement in disease activity, more side effects, and more initial comorbidities than those who persisted on the therapy.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found weak epidemiological associations between male pattern baldness and coronary heart disease, but no significant genetic link, though specific loci shared risks with other conditions.
June 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” In this study of SLE patients in North-East India, oral ulcers were reported as the most common cutaneous manifestation, followed by malar rash and photosensitivity.
January 2015 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found statistically significant associations between female androgenetic alopecia and certain components of metabolic syndrome, such as increased waist circumference and hypertriglyceridemia, in the Kashmiri population.
Botulinum toxin injections can reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
January 2007 in “Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England” This case report describes a 64-year-old woman with male pattern hair loss and elevated testosterone levels, who was diagnosed with an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor and successfully treated with laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that UVB exposure led to visible tanning and distinct DNA methylation changes in pigmentation genes in tan-capable skin but not in non-tan skin, highlighting GNAS as a potentially UVB-responsive gene.
This study found that adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Nanofat treatment for female pattern hair loss significantly increased terminal hair count and thickness after 6 months.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the application of new clinical guidelines for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia in 18 men, highlighting that current diagnostic criteria may often overlook early beard involvement and sideburn recession.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that robotic-assisted and specialized tool techniques for FUE hair transplantation have specific indications for different hair types and scalp areas, particularly benefiting patients undergoing multiple transplants.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that male pattern baldness was associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, particularly at the scalp.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the ENERGI-F701 solution significantly increased hair density and reduced hair shedding in women with female pattern hair loss, with fewer local skin reactions compared to Regaine® 2% minoxidil, suggesting its effectiveness and safety as a treatment option.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that vellus to terminal hair follicle reconversion can occur in male pattern androgenetic alopecia using an in vivo model with minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma treatment.
December 2020 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” This study observed that Iraqi women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a possible role of vitamin D in the condition's development.
August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, suggesting it involves both androgen-dependent and independent factors, but it reports no new clinical results.