January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that histopathologic features such as a catagen/telogen shift, melanin in fibrous tracts, and small dystrophic follicles can help differentiate alopecia areata from pattern hair loss in the absence of peribulbar infiltrates.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study concluded that combining 5% minoxidil with microneedling was more effective in improving hair density at 6 months for adults with pattern hair loss compared to other treatments analyzed.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” In this study, researchers observed an increased incidence of pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium among COVID-19 patients, potentially linked to psychological stress, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress, with reduced anagenic expression of proteoglycans suggested as a mediating mechanism.
This review discusses the link between COVID-19 and diffuse hair loss, focusing on the potential of proteoglycan replacement therapy with Nourkrin® to treat pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium in affected patients, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a revised NPRT classification system that includes diverse patterns of hair loss in both men and women, suggesting it as a universal tool for classification and documentation.
December 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study identified various methodological inconsistencies in systematic reviews on platelet-rich plasma therapy for pattern hair loss, suggesting a need for rigorous adherence to established guidelines.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that the revised BASP classification for pattern hair loss, which addresses certain limitations of the original, could serve as an alternative option despite a decrease in clinical accuracy and ease of use.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that combining a thulium laser with intra-perifollicular PDRN injections significantly improved hair thickness but not hair counts compared to mesotherapy and PDRN in patients with pattern hair loss.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that home-use microneedle devices combined with 5% minoxidil are not inferior to using 5% minoxidil alone for treating pattern hair loss, and may safely enhance hair growth.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study introduced the BASP classification, a new system for categorizing pattern hair loss in both men and women, and applied it to analyze 2213 Korean subjects.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that TikTok videos about alopecia areata focusing on personal experiences, especially from women, were more engaging, while YouTube videos from healthcare providers rated higher in quality and accuracy.
January 2023 in “Skinmed” This chapter reviews management strategies for female pattern hair loss and provides guidance on treatment options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that isolated scalp microneedling did not improve scalp coverage or hair density in male pattern hair loss patients, with no adverse events reported.
Results are not reported in this abstract, but it outlines the objective to evaluate the efficacy of microneedling, alone and in combination with other treatments, for pattern hair loss through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that female pattern hair loss in Saudi women was associated with lower hematological parameters and serum ferritin levels, suggesting iron deficiency may contribute to the disease.
July 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This study found that 73% of women with female pattern hair loss at a Karachi hospital were vitamin D3 deficient.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence reports that some men with androgenetic alopecia can exhibit hair thinning patterns more typical of females, with variations observed between Australian and Korean populations.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Stem cell treatment improved hair density in female hair loss patient.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that intralesional lyophilized growth factor injections are safe and improve trichoscopic hair parameters and clinical scores in patients with female pattern hair loss.
October 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss improved after removing pituitary tumor.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses the historic use of oral minoxidil for severe hypertension and the subsequent development of a topical formulation for treating pattern hair loss, but reports no new results.
January 2019 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy controls, suggesting a possible role of vitamin D deficiency in the condition.
In this hospital-based observational study involving 30 participants, researchers found no statistically significant difference in the force needed to pluck anagen versus telogen hair in the frontal and occipital scalp regions of women with female pattern hair loss.
Hair loss in women can be caused by genetics, menopause, certain health conditions, and emotional stress, and it often results in thinner hair and a changing hairline.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the researchers developed a computer-aided imaging system to quantitatively measure baldness in Chinese women with female pattern hair loss, potentially improving the precision of severity evaluation compared to traditional scales.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This brief article is a response from the authors about hair density, hair diameter, and female pattern hair loss, and it reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This article discusses managing extensive hair loss with limited transplant options and suggests a frontal forelock-type pattern is effective for both already bald men and younger patients at risk; it reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Chronobiology International” In this study, college students with an evening chronotype were found to be at greater risk for androgenetic alopecia, potentially due to altered circadian rhythms as indicated by shifts in heart rate patterns and clock gene expression in hair follicles.
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article explains why modern hair transplant techniques can be effective for women with pattern hair loss, despite this being underrecognized.
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair growth and slowed hair loss in men with frontal scalp hair thinning over one year, and these benefits continued or improved in the second year.