1 citations,
May 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
67 citations,
November 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
33 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatology” Adenosine lotion improves hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
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47 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hair loss in balding individuals is linked to changes in specific hair growth-related genes.
6 citations,
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1 citations,
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
60 citations,
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17 citations,
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3 citations,
June 2004 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies” The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
192 citations,
June 1992 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
212 citations,
September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
30 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
17 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
129 citations,
October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
74 citations,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
4 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with female pattern hair loss may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
25 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” Certain Prakruti types are more prone to early male pattern baldness.
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