March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that white females with Ludwig I female pattern hair loss had higher hair density on the occipital scalp, whereas Asian females had thicker hair diameters in both frontal and occipital areas.
September 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” This study indicated a correlation between female pattern hair loss and decreased serum levels of Vitamin D3, suggesting that Vitamin D3 evaluation may be important in managing this condition.
This study identified vertex accentuation as the second most common pattern of female pattern hair loss in Asian women.
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December 1988 in “Pigment Cell Research” This article explores the use of monoclonal antibodies to study the presence and distribution patterns of melanocytes in developing human skin, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2023 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study reviewed treatment patterns for adults with alopecia areata in the US from 2015 to 2020, revealing that corticosteroids were the most common treatment, yet over two-thirds of patients were not receiving any treatment a year after diagnosis.
September 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified 11 genes associated with non-syndromic hereditary hypotrichosis in a Chinese cohort and proposed a preliminary framework for phenotype-driven candidate-gene prioritization to aid clinical evaluation.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” In this study, 41.6% of patients with secondary syphilis exhibited syphilitic alopecia, with the 'moth-eaten' pattern most commonly observed through trichoscopy.
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March 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that male pattern hair loss significantly negatively impacts men aged 18 to 40 in France, Italy, Germany, and the UK, with perceived noticeability contributing to these effects.
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October 2012 in “PubMed” This study found that while the combination therapy of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride lotion showed greater improvement in global photographic assessments for androgenetic alopecia, hair counts did not differ significantly from minoxidil alone.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that after 24 weeks of bimatoprost 0.01% treatment, significant improvements in the density and diameter of eyebrow hair were observed, most notably in the tail section of the eyebrow.
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August 2017 in “Al-Qadisiah medical journal” This study found that eczema/dermatitis was the most common skin disease among patients at Al Husseiny Teaching Hospital's dermatology outpatient clinic.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that men with frontal and moderate vertex baldness between ages 40 and 50 had a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting a potential link between baldness pattern and cancer risk.
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January 2023 in “Nutrients” This study found that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of male pattern hair loss among young men in mainland China.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, female pattern hair loss was prevalent in 28.6% of secondary school girls, with higher rates in rural areas and associations with family history, irregular menses, thyroid disease, and hirsutism.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The researchers reported that one-third of women with female pattern hair loss in their study had occipital region involvement, which is important for diagnosing and planning treatment, including hair restoration surgery, as the occipital region is often used as a normal reference.
July 2021 in “International journal of innovative research in medical science” This study found that 9.1% of surveyed previously-infected adult residents in Saudi Arabia reported skin symptoms related to COVID-19, with rashes being the most common.
August 2016 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study describes the clinical profile of acne vulgaris in patients from a tertiary care hospital, noting a male predominance and frequent occurrence of post acne hyperpigmentation.
In this study, 87% of women with female pattern hair loss experienced hair regrowth and reduced hair fall after six months of treatment with platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with a Derma roller, suggesting it as a safe treatment option.
April 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study observed that a treatment increased hair resistance to traction by up to 46.8% and decreased hair loss, indicating potential benefits for hair loss management.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found a minimal overall contribution of rare coding variants to male-pattern hair loss but identified significant associations with rare variants in 125 genes, including novel candidate genes.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study developed new genetic prediction models for male pattern baldness with improved accuracy by utilizing a large set of markers and independent datasets, making them the most reliable available for this trait.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that nonscarring diffuse hair loss in women is most common in the 21-40 age group, with low serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 levels contributing to its pathogenesis.
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May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study describes the development of the BASP classification system, providing a universal and systematic approach for classifying pattern hair loss in both men and women.
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December 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, micropigmentation was reported to be an effective method for camouflaging hair loss and scalp scars in Korean patients, with high satisfaction in 42 out of 43 cases.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study found that dermis micrografting improved hair growth and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 4, 6, and 12 months, suggesting it could be a novel treatment option.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata, especially with early and extended treatment.
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October 2004 in “PubMed” This study found that finasteride 1 mg per day improved hair growth and slowed hair loss in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss compared to lower doses and placebo.
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September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found inflammation and fibrosis in both pattern hair loss cases and controls but concluded that these factors may not significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of pattern hair loss.