January 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” This study found that female pattern hair loss was present in 12.5% of PCOS patients examined, with most cases in younger women, highlighting early detection and management importance.
January 2024 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers in South India observed that dermoscopic features like hair diameter diversity and miniaturized hair were common in female pattern hair loss, with yellow dots and honeycombing indicating more advanced stages, highlighting dermoscopy's utility in diagnosing and differentiating FPHL early.
Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
This review discusses the causes, current therapies, and potential developments for male pattern baldness and 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.
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 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case study reported two instances of female androgenetic alopecia with male pattern reversed after surgical removal of an ovarian tumor.
May 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that vertex accentuation is the second most common pattern of female pattern hair loss in Asian women, following the diffuse type.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece presents no new research findings; it briefly mentions opinions on Female Pattern Hair Loss and the importance of increasing awareness.
January 2009 in “The Year book of dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss results from varying androgen sensitivity, causing fewer thick hairs and more thin hairs.
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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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil combined with a 5α-reductase inhibitor improved hair density in most men with female pattern hair loss after 6 months or more of treatment.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article reviews common malpractices in the treatment of hair and scalp disorders, attributing them to autistic-undisciplined thinking, and reports no clinical findings.
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July 2016 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that dermoscopy can identify distinctive features in canine pattern alopecia, such as hair shaft thinning and pigmentation patterns, which may aid in diagnosing this and potentially other skin disorders.
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
April 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” In this study, researchers reported that dermatoscopy effectively differentiates between various types of alopecia and scalp disorders, offering a fast, minimally invasive diagnostic method that improves the standard of care and reduces the necessity for scalp biopsies.
This study suggests that dermoscopy provides additional insights for diagnosing pattern alopecia in short coated dogs, beyond what is visible through standard dermatological examination.
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 2003 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Female pattern hair loss in women is caused by hormones and genetics, leading to hair thinning, with various treatments available.
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” This article discusses the presentation of chemotherapy-induced anagen effluvium as either diffuse or patterned hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that patients with androgenetic alopecia show differences in scalp microbial communities compared to the general population, including an increase in Cutibacterium acnes, particularly in males, which may interact with lipid and immune pathways to contribute to hair follicle miniaturization.
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January 1996 It's hard to tell male pattern baldness from other types because symptoms can be similar.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texture changes, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.
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September 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study reports that a new multi-slit knife for hair transplant procedures reduces surgical time and increases precision by enabling quick creation of equidistant "brick-pattern" sagittal slits.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that induced COX-2 expression in adult transgenic mice led to hair follicle miniaturization and enlargement of sebaceous glands, and suggests that targeting the PGD2 pathway might reverse these effects.
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October 1967 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that hair density and growth rates vary by location and age, and the presence of thin hairs predominates in younger women with mild patterned hair loss.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study observed that among 120 patients recovering from COVID-19, severe diffuse hair loss typically began less than two months post-infection, with the majority of patients experiencing a severe degree of hair loss and positive hair pull tests, often alongside vitamin D deficiency.
September 2019 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” In this study of patients with obesity, the most common skin disorders observed were acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, and stretch marks, emphasizing the impact of obesity on dermatological health.