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December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
150 citations,
February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
128 citations,
February 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
121 citations,
April 2008 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.
120 citations,
June 2008 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.
115 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
109 citations,
May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
108 citations,
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
98 citations,
July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
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September 2019 in “ACS nano” A wearable device using electric stimulation can significantly improve hair growth.
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September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
68 citations,
April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that Fgf18 and Tgf-ß signaling could be targeted for hair loss treatments.
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February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Vigilon, a new wound dressing, promotes faster and better healing with less pain.
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March 1999 in “Urology” Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
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March 2000 in “Annals of clinical psychiatry” Some psychiatric medications can cause hair loss, but it usually grows back after adjusting the medication.
60 citations,
July 2020 in “ACS Nano” Using CRISPR for gene editing in the body is promising but needs better delivery methods to be more efficient and specific.
60 citations,
December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
60 citations,
April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
56 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using both vertical and transverse sections gives a better diagnosis of alopecia than using one method alone.
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
48 citations,
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48 citations,
January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
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40 citations,
January 2013 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Finger length ratios are not linked to the number of specific gene repeats affecting testosterone sensitivity.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” ROOT HAIR SPECIFIC 10 (RHS10) reduces the length of root hairs in Arabidopsis plants.
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively stop or reverse hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia, with dutasteride being more effective for women under 50.
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August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.