November 2023 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Wounding may stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of related treatments.
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
18 citations,
November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
7 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The hairline lowering surgery with bone tunneling suture fixation is safe and effective, with high patient satisfaction.
7 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.
28 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
131 citations,
September 2010 in “The Laryngoscope” Forehead modification greatly increases the perception of femininity and is a safe procedure.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” Asian patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia often lose eyebrow hair and respond well to combined antiandrogen or antimalarial and topical treatments.
31 citations,
December 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
1 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
OCT can effectively diagnose different stages of hair loss non-invasively.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
4 citations,
August 1978 in “PubMed” Many women's hair loss is due to health issues, medication, nutrition, or stress.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to more natural-looking results and is complemented by effective non-surgical treatments, with ongoing research into hair follicle cloning.
4 citations,
January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.
January 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair transplantation has improved to use smaller grafts for a natural look and may include follicle cloning in the future; non-surgical treatments are also effective.
39 citations,
July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
10 citations,
May 2018 in “Forensic Science International” Shrunken heads retain some facial features and hair characteristics, allowing for limited individual identification.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Increased scalp sweating in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to local skin inflammation.
179 citations,
September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
28 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
25 citations,
March 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
23 citations,
January 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.
11 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Men's facial rejuvenation involves unique challenges and is increasingly popular, with many opting for nonsurgical treatments.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.