13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 3-year-old male with X-linked ichthyosis and associated neurologic abnormalities, identifying an unusual cortical development malformation and suggesting that abnormal hair banding may assist diagnosis.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy using anisotrichosis criteria was 75% sensitive and 61.54% specific in diagnosing early female pattern hair loss in women without visible hair thinning.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” This study found differences in urinary androgen and estrogen concentrations between male pattern baldness patients treated with finasteride and healthy controls, suggesting potential biomarkers for post-finasteride syndrome.
6 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report describes two brothers with an unusual, possibly treatment-resistant inflammatory variant of androgenic alopecia, featuring follicular isthmic lymphocytic inflammation and diffuse central scalp hair loss.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, QR678® and QR678 Neo® injections significantly improved hair density and thickness in women with PCOS-related alopecia over eight sessions, with effects lasting over a year.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 5% minoxidil topical foam without propylene glycol in men with androgenic alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that thermal hair straightening in Asian women was associated with various signs of scalp and hair damage, including CCCA-like hair loss.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in Hispanic male patients often resembles androgenetic alopecia, with a tendency for earlier onset compared to European and North American populations.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine Sciences” This case study observed that an integrated treatment combining homeopathy and bioengineered hair therapy led to significant improvements in hair density, reduced hair fall, and emotional well-being for a woman with androgenetic alopecia.
This study suggests that dermoscopy provides additional insights for diagnosing pattern alopecia in short coated dogs, beyond what is visible through standard dermatological examination.
212 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the various treatment options for male and female pattern hair loss and provides no new clinical results; the authors outline the most effective strategies based on existing evidence.
54 citations
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study observed that autologous PRP and PDRN injections improved hair thickness and density in women with pattern hair loss, with combined therapy showing greater improvement in thickness than PDRN alone.
38 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair and make hair follicles bigger, but it can also cause side effects.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss, though many included studies were at high risk of bias.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a combination of 5% hexane extract of Curcuma aeruginosa and 5% minoxidil slowed hair loss and increased hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
33 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 0.75% adenosine lotion significantly improved hair growth and thickness in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo.
8 citations
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September 1995 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, the growth-inhibiting potential of calcipotriol did not affect the telogen/anagen hair ratio during treatment for scalp psoriasis.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Medicine” This protocol outlines a study aiming to determine if combining 660 nm red laser photobiomodulation and microneedling increases hair density in female pattern hair loss, but it reports no results yet.
5 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the E2-ANGPT2 pathway is involved in hair follicle regulation and that ANGPT2 treatment increased hair density in modeled female pattern hair loss, suggesting potential therapeutic use.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study describes three adult dogs with sebaceous gland dysplasia, reporting that two showed moderate to marked improvement in symptoms with treatment, though ongoing management is required as the condition cannot be cured.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” This article discusses the causes, characteristics, and management of female-pattern hair loss without reporting new clinical results and emphasizes the need for treatment to prevent further hair density decline.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article provides an overview of hair density, hair diameter, and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” In this case study, the authors explored the management of ophiasis, a rare and challenging form of alopecia areata, in a 3-year-old boy using the Unani system of medicine, aiming to provide insights for treatment approaches.
March 2015 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” This study found that capillaroscopic patterns varied among patients with systemic scleroderma, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia, suggesting potential microcirculation disturbances; however, no correlations were observed with serum angiogenic markers.
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.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that combining low-level light therapy with topical minoxidil 5% may lead to better hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating female pattern hair loss compared to using each treatment alone.
3 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article provides no abstract or new research findings on the androgenic pattern presentation of scarring and inflammatory alopecia.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” In this study of women treated for dermatological conditions in West Midlands, England, low vitamin D levels were significantly linked to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45, suggesting vitamin D's potential role in prevention and treatment of hair loss in this group.
32 citations
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February 2016 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” This study observed that in primary extramammary Paget disease, carcinoma commonly spreads to significant depths along hair follicles and eccrine ducts, with a maximal depth of 3.6 mm.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Metabolites” This study identified distinct differences in metabolic pathways related to pattern baldness, with findings highlighting the androgen metabolic pathway in males and the estrogen plus arachidonic acid pathways in females using hair samples.