In this study, researchers identified three novel genetic loci associated with androgenetic alopecia, including one with significant association in females only, which may indicate a role for sex-specific genetic factors in patterned hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This population-based study found that n-3 fatty acid intake may not benefit and could potentially harm hair loss improvement in middle-aged or elderly men, as higher n-3 intake was associated with a greater risk of non-improvement in male pattern hair loss.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that patients with severe male pattern hair loss had lower hair density in the occipital region compared to those with mild or moderate cases.
June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that when choosing between hair transplant and scalp micropigmentation for female pattern hair loss, scalp micropigmentation is preferred if hair density is at least 104.6 hairs/cm².
June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The document corrects errors in a table about hair loss in women.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, significant upregulation of the genes SFRP2 and PTGDS was found in bald hair follicles of female pattern hair loss patients compared to non-bald follicles, suggesting these genes may be biomarkers and play a role in hair loss for this condition.
June 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This review reports that vitamin D plays an important role in hair follicle development, with a negative correlation observed between serum vitamin D levels and female pattern hair loss, suggesting further research is needed before recommending vitamin D as a treatment.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this self-controlled comparative study of 16 women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, MMP® with Minoxidil showed a better response in the parietal-vertex regions in less advanced cases compared to standard Minoxidil treatment, though overall effectiveness was similar.
In this study, both 5% and 10% topical minoxidil showed similar overall efficacy in treating male-pattern hair loss, though the 10% concentration resulted in greater improvement in frontal hair count but also more side effects.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that bicalutamide was more effective and had a better safety profile than spironolactone for treating female-pattern hair loss in women aged 18 to 50, based on the Sinclair scale and photographic assessments after 24 weeks of treatment.
May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study involving 15 women with alopecia, subcutaneous scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma every four weeks for three sessions led to increased hair and hair follicle density at 24 weeks, with common side effects being local swelling and pain.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” In this split-scalp study, researchers observed that combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP treatment was significantly more effective in improving hair parameters in women with female pattern hair loss than using each intervention alone or placebo.
April 2024 in “International journal of community medicine and public health/International journall of community medicine and public health” In this study, researchers found that female pattern hair loss significantly reduces quality of life, particularly affecting younger women who experience more stigmatization, poorer emotional stability, and higher dermatology life quality index scores compared to older women.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study suggests that while subcutaneous Botulinum Toxin Type A may offer short-term symptom improvement for female pattern hair loss, its effectiveness does not extend beyond three months.
February 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses patterns of female pattern hair loss in men but reports no new clinical results.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified SFRP2 and PTGDS as potential biomarkers for female pattern hair loss, finding these genes consistently upregulated in bald hair follicles from all 18 patients, which may contribute to understanding the condition's pathogenesis and developing targeted treatments.
January 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that 5% minoxidil liniment was more effective than 2% minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss over 6 months, with the higher dose showing significant improvement, especially in severe cases.
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.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men who smoke are more likely to develop androgenetic alopecia and experience disease progression compared to non-smokers.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that combining minoxidil 0.1% and dutasteride 0.01% applied topically after microneedling was significantly more effective than using dutasteride alone with microneedling in improving female pattern hair loss in 40 female patients.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This randomized clinical trial found that both topical ethinylestradiol 0.01% combined with minoxidil 2% and minoxidil 2% alone were similarly effective in enhancing hair growth for female pattern hair loss, though minoxidil alone was better tolerated with fewer side effects over 24 weeks.
January 2024 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences (Print)” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not accessible.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, 88.2% of women with female-pattern hair loss who underwent hair transplantation reported more than 75% satisfaction, with higher satisfaction noted in those receiving the most implants; however, complications such as pain and scarring were also observed.
December 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that 5% azelaic acid solution and 2% minoxidil solution both significantly increased hair density and shaft diameter in women with FPHL, with no significant differences between them.
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.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
November 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the WNT10A gene cause Short Anagen Hair syndrome and increase the risk of male pattern hair loss.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this study, female patients undergoing hormone replacement therapy showed improvements in frontal hairline appearance and increased hair plucking strength, suggesting positive effects of estradiol on hair growth while excluding age-related factors.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers observed that trichoscopy could reliably identify features such as anisotrichosis and signs associated with inflammation and fibrosis in female pattern hair loss, which may aid in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment decisions.