27 citations,
March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” IGF-1 affects hair loss and could be a potential treatment.
27 citations,
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26 citations,
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26 citations,
December 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.
26 citations,
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26 citations,
June 2001 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Procyanidin B-2 lotion might help men grow thicker hair without side effects.
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23 citations,
January 2016 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.
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21 citations,
August 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
19 citations,
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18 citations,
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16 citations,
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16 citations,
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15 citations,
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14 citations,
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14 citations,
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13 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.