January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that topical valproic acid and 5% minoxidil both significantly increased hair count in patients with female pattern hair loss, suggesting topical valproic acid as a potential treatment option.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that female pattern hair loss in Western India is often associated with metabolic syndrome, which correlates with earlier onset and increased severity.
December 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that Platelet Rich Plasma injection improved hair growth in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to placebo, but larger trials are needed to validate these results.
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.
November 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, the authors successfully translated, culturally adapted, and validated the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life questionnaire into Spanish, demonstrating it as a reliable tool for assessing female pattern hair loss.
October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, the incidence of hyperkalaemia within the first year of spironolactone use was assessed among women over 65 with female-pattern hair loss, highlighting a potential safety concern.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study suggests that hormonal disturbances play a role in female pattern hair loss and that trichoscopy may be a useful tool for diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews the terminology and factors associated with female hair loss, particularly distinguishing it from male pattern hair loss, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are important for improving hair loss and quality of life.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopic measurements of hair density and diameter are useful for assessing the severity of female pattern hair loss and its progression.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the incidence of hyperkalemia in women over 65 with female pattern hair loss and spironolactone use, but the findings on risk remain unclear.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” This ex vivo study found that hair follicles in female pattern hair loss exhibited nutrient insufficiency and dormant metabolism, but maintained nutrient uptake capability, suggesting potential benefits of nutritional supplementation as an adjunct therapy.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that using a non-medicated, hypo-allergenic scalp clarifying shampoo may improve hair volume and reduce shedding in women with lichen planopilaris and female pattern hair loss.
July 2022 in “Dermatologica Sinica” In this study, zinc deficiency, iron depletion, and thyroid abnormalities were commonly observed in female pattern hair loss patients, suggesting the benefit of testing for these conditions.
June 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers found that trichoscopy helps detect early signs of female-pattern hair loss before it is visible, highlighting its importance for monitoring and managing the condition.
June 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that 448-kHz Capacitive-Resistive Electrothermal Therapy led to a significant increase in hair density in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, likely due to stimulated proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
February 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study reported that finasteride administered at 2.5 mg/day was clinically effective in 62% of women with female pattern hair loss, with greater efficacy observed in those who were premenopausal or had a lower Ludwig score.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The authors provide an overview of using topical minoxidil to manage female pattern hair loss in Indian clinical practice, emphasizing its significance as the main treatment method.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that systemic oxidative stress in female pattern hair loss may be related to NRF2 deficiency, and NRF2 activators might assist in treatment.
February 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This report presents a case of cicatricial female pattern hair loss in a 36-year-old woman, treated with topical minoxidil, tacrolimus, clobetasol, and oral medications, resulting in stabilized hair loss over six months.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that PRP injections, prepared using a digital centrifuge with a large-sized sodium citrate tube at low centrifugation speed, significantly improved hair thickness and terminal hair percentage in women with pattern hair loss, with similar results across different preparation methods.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” The researchers concluded that while oral finasteride is effective and generally safe for treating male pattern hair loss, careful patient selection and risk assessment are important to address potential concerns such as fertility issues and mental health risks.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study found that injections of extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells improved hair growth in over 50% of female and nearly 80% of male patients after six months.
January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report of a 37-year-old woman with female pattern alopecia found no significant histopathological changes or follicle count improvement after three sessions of scalp microneedling.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” This study observed that Ayurveda Shamana therapy showed promising results in reducing the severity of androgenic alopecia symptoms without adverse effects.
December 2021 in “Digital Doctor” December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate female pattern hair loss from chronic telogen effluvium based on specific features like hair shaft diameter variability and density differences, aiding in targeted treatment planning.
December 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with female pattern hair loss had higher oxidative stress levels and lower antioxidant enzyme activities than healthy controls, suggesting oxidative stress may play a key role in disease progression.