14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
12 citations,
January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.
9 citations,
December 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Lipedematous alopecia involves a thickened scalp and hair loss, with limited effective treatments available.
7 citations,
February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.
6 citations,
February 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Acitretin helped improve hand mobility and skin condition in a patient.
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia when combined with minoxidil.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Early hair loss may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
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September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help treat hair loss by relaxing scalp muscles, improving oxygen and blood flow.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's chronic headaches and hair loss were cured by treating her syphilis.
Men with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
May 2024 in “International journal of science and research” Unani treatment significantly regrows hair in young adults with androgenetic alopecia.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in patients with hair loss, even 10 months after therapy without additional products.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluid viscosity affects fracture design and proppant placement in hydraulic fracturing.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg every other month works as well as daily dose for hair loss maintenance.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin affects hair follicles, inhibiting TGF-B1 secretion; more research ongoing.
March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
April 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
416 citations,
September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
239 citations,
November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.
198 citations,
October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.
195 citations,
July 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
174 citations,
November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.