10 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, reduced hair density, diameter, and follicle miniaturization were key characteristics of female pattern hair loss in Southern Chinese women, with occipital and temporal sites also affected.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant positive correlation between hair thickness and growth rate, with a notably slower growth rate observed in men with male pattern hair loss compared to healthy controls.
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.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study reported that combined oral finasteride and topical 5% minoxidil treatment in men with male-pattern hair loss improved hair growth by initiating anagen in pre-existing but deficient follicles, yet the growth rates remained unchanged and did not normalize hair productivity.
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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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the increasing number of women opting for surgical hair restoration and attributes it to improved techniques and greater public awareness, but reports no clinical results.
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.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that metabolic syndrome negatively affected the response to intradermal dutasteride injection in female pattern hair loss, with participants showing reduced terminal hair and increased vellus hair compared to those without the syndrome.
2 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, focal atrichia was associated with late-onset female pattern hair loss, providing a clinical clue to its diagnosis, particularly separating it from other hair disorders.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that a family history of androgenetic alopecia and specific trichoscopic signs are strong predictors of female pattern hair loss, leading to a nomogram model for risk prediction.
June 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This review reports that vitamin D plays an important role in hair follicle development, with a negative correlation observed between serum vitamin D levels and female pattern hair loss, suggesting further research is needed before recommending vitamin D as a treatment.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study explores how Ayurveda concepts, specifically Prakruti, relate to male pattern baldness, suggesting that individual constitutional types may predict susceptibility to earlier hair loss when influenced by modern lifestyle factors.
In this study conducted at Saveetha Dental College, researchers found that the severity of male androgenetic alopecia, as graded by Norwood's classification, increased with age, although other factors such as genetic or hormonal influences were not assessed.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This review concluded that interleukin-17 is involved in the development of female-pattern baldness, suggesting a potential inflammatory role in the condition’s underlying causes.
June 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that most dermatologists in the Middle East manage mild to severe alopecia areata primarily with potent topical corticosteroids and identified long-term disease control and improved efficacy as key unmet needs.
107 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified a distinct "exogen" phase in the hair cycle during which hair shedding occurs, primarily coupled with the anagen phase, rather than as part of the telogen phase.
418 citations
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September 2012 in “Nature” This study reports the first instance of skin autotomy in mammals, specifically in African spiny mice, and suggests they may possess a greater regenerative capacity than previously understood, possibly offering insights for regenerative medicine.
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.
116 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that miniaturization in pattern hair loss may occur abruptly and can be reversed with treatment, as supported by histologic evidence in finasteride-responsive patients.
92 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.
72 citations
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October 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that iron deficiency is common among women but not more prevalent in those with female pattern hair loss or chronic telogen effluvium compared to control subjects without hair loss.
71 citations
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May 1991 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Young men with male pattern baldness lose hair density over time without treatment.
59 citations
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August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
51 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that twice-daily application of 3% topical minoxidil maintained a higher nonvellus hair count compared to once-daily application over 2 years and 9 months in men with male pattern baldness.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that a 1,550-nm fractional erbium-glass laser may stimulate hair growth in both an alopecia mouse model and human subjects with male pattern hair loss, though further research is needed to determine its clinical applications.
43 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review summarizes the genetic studies on female pattern hair loss, highlighting the lack of clearly identified susceptibility loci and suggesting distinct aetiological differences from male pattern hair loss.
40 citations
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July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review addresses the limited efficacy of current treatments for male pattern baldness and explains that emerging genetic insights could lead to more effective future therapies.
36 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that a topical combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil may increase hair diameter more effectively than 3% minoxidil alone in postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss.
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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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.