234 citations
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December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
45 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
18 citations
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March 2016 in “Cosmetics” Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
39 citations
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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.
70 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
63 citations
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October 1972 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
5 citations
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January 1998 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.
August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
214 citations
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March 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
February 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
January 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone replacement therapy may improve hair growth in the frontal hairline of postmenopausal women with hair loss.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology” Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
85 citations
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December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
24 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair and scalp disorders significantly affect self-esteem, and using cosmetic products like conditioners and styling aids can improve hair health and appearance.
70 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TrichoScan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and is useful for assessing hair loss treatments.
23 citations
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September 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
20 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
18 citations
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July 2013 in “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
February 2024 in “International journal of advanced academic studies” Understanding causes and treatments helps doctors manage hair loss effectively.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
51 citations
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
32 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
29 citations
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June 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.
20 citations
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September 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair growth is influenced by factors like genetics and nutrition, and more research is needed to understand hair loss and growth mechanisms.
11 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.