31 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article reviews expert opinions on combining pharmacologic treatments like minoxidil with hair transplantation, reporting improved hair density and regrowth in patients with partially functioning follicles.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing hair disorders in patients with skin of color, especially conditions more prevalent in those of African descent, and provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review determined that chronic telogen effluvium lacks a consistent definition and may often be misdiagnosed, as it could represent either early female pattern hair loss or secondary telogen effluvium without identified causes.
1 citations
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January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
December 2014 in “PubMed” This article reviews diagnostic approaches for noncicatricial alopecias and reports no new results; it highlights the importance of scalp biopsy in some cases for accurate diagnosis.
January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.
November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This paper reviews various cases of hair loss, detailing the specific histopathological findings associated with different types of alopecia and scalp disorders, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2005 in “한방재활의학과학회지” In this study, the most common types of alopecia observed in patients visiting an oriental medicine clinic were androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium.
October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” This review of Leon Sperling's Atlas of Hair Pathology discusses the visual and diagnostic value of its comprehensive coverage on hair and scalp diseases but reports no new clinical findings.
In this review, researchers explain various hair loss treatments in South Africa, detailing how they work, who can use them, possible side effects, and guidelines for safe application, helping readers make informed decisions about hair care.
This study reviews common hair loss treatments used in South Africa, including minoxidil, topical finasteride, and scalp rollers, detailing their mechanisms, suitable users, side effects, and application needs to help readers make informed choices and create a hair care routine.
May 2021 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks” This review discusses various causes and patterns of canine alopecia, noting that symmetrical and diffuse hair loss often indicates an endocrinopathy, and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some people with chronic hair loss may have thyroid autoimmunity.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone has shown effectiveness in improving hair density and reducing shedding in female pattern hair loss, particularly for women with hyperandrogenism, though benefits often diminish after stopping treatment.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reports that hair growth and shedding in healthy women show annual seasonal patterns, with the highest shedding in summer and a less pronounced peak in spring.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic with antiandrogenic activity, effectively improves hair density, reduces shedding, and stabilizes symptoms in female pattern hair loss, though symptoms often recur after discontinuation, suggesting the need for sustained therapy.
45 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” This study examined the complex morphology of the cornified claw sheath in domesticated cats, uncovering structures and growth patterns that help maintain sharp claw tips essential for climbing and prey capture.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” This prospective observational study evaluated the use of Verilich serum for hair loss and found that 71.4% of chronic telogen effluvium patients saw significant improvement in hair shedding within 2 months, with no adverse events reported.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study describes a 4-year-old boy who exhibits a rare, synchronized pattern of hair growth and shedding, unlike the typical asynchronous pattern seen in humans.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study on Dorper sheep identified important genetic factors influencing hair follicle development, finding that expression patterns and genes like DBI, FZD3, and ZDHHC21 play a crucial role in wool shedding, which could help improve understanding of mammalian skin-related traits and human hair advancement.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a decrease in estradiol levels in women is associated with increased hair shedding due to weakened anchoring of telogen hairs.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified distinct gene expression patterns in wool follicle bulbs that may play important roles in wool follicle cycling and regeneration in sheep.
25 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a marine complex supplement significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in men with thinning hair over 180 days.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study found that Facia Men’s capsule significantly reduced hair shedding in men with androgenetic alopecia over 12 weeks, without notable renal or liver safety concerns.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that trichoscopy can effectively identify specific patterns associated with Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and serum ferritin deficiencies in patients with Telogen Effluvium, offering a non-invasive alternative to blood tests for early diagnosis and management.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This randomized clinical trial observed that Facia Men’s capsule significantly reduced hair shedding in men with androgenetic alopecia over 12 weeks without affecting renal or liver function, though a small change in blood glucose suggests monitoring metabolic health.
1 citations
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July 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this correspondence, an observed pattern of significant hair shedding occurred four to six weeks after women discontinued chorionic gonadotropin and a 400-calorie diet, ruling out other common causes of telogen effluvium.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that the addition of Cuticapil Stem Hair Serum to standard care significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to standard care alone without any reported adverse events.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This review summarizes existing knowledge on diffuse and patterned alopecia, emphasizing recent advancements in treatment beyond FDA-approved options, but it reports no new clinical findings.