8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review found that supplements containing saw palmetto may improve hair quality and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, but more large-scale RCTs are needed for conclusive evidence.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “BMJ” This case report describes a 37-year-old woman whose recurrent hair shedding was associated with low iron stores and a miscarriage, with improvements seen after increased iron intake.
3 citations
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article discusses objective methods for assessing hair loss and notes that most types of hair loss can regrow without treatment, but effective treatments for pattern or senescent alopecia remain unavailable.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair counts in women with female pattern hair loss but not in those with telogen effluvium, without serious adverse events.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study investigates the role of retinoic acid in regulating hair follicle stem cell homeostasis to identify new potential targets for treating androgenetic alopecia.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had significant hormonal imbalances, specifically involving adrenal androgens, suggesting these may play a central role in the condition's development.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined 15 female patients with hypothyroidism to investigate the characterization of their alopecia and ruled out other causes, using medical histories, and clinical, trichoscopic, and histologic findings.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” A woman lost her hair from stress after a bee attack and her sister's death.
49 citations
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses various pediatric hair loss conditions and treatments, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach and noting that no single treatment is universally effective.
19 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
8 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that IPL hair reduction led to significant decreases in hair count and thickness by promoting hair follicle miniaturization, increased telogen phase, and reduced cell proliferation.
April 2026 in “Current HIV Research” This study observed that despite advances with antiretroviral therapy, over half of patients with HIV continue to experience various skin disorders, highlighting the importance of ongoing dermatological assessment in their care.
This study found that blood cell count derived parameters were similar across non-cicatricial alopecia groups but showed general differences when compared to psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Among patients with alopecia areata, modulating platelet number and volume may serve as a therapeutic marker.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this clinical study, a serum containing Cinchona succirubra extract and Caffeine significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in subjects with acute telogen effluvium.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that the TrichoScan Professional V3.0.8.76 shows high reproducibility in measuring hair count and density but may not be effective for distinguishing hair growth phases in women with androgenetic alopecia.
122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report describes a rare case of nonscarring alopecia linked to a tick bite on a 21-year-old male's scalp, with specific histological findings and proposed mechanisms.
This letter discusses the inadequacies of current fiber analysis methods and definitions, highlighting the significant differences between crude fiber and dietary fiber but does not provide new research findings.
In this correspondence, the authors reported that patients on a 500-calorie crash diet with rapid weight loss experienced significant hair loss, which began months after dieting and gradually improved.
70 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study reports that the TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth parameters and detected significant improvements in hair counts and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia after finasteride treatment.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
January 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” Teak leaf extract hair tonic was tested for hair growth and safety.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a topical combination of Stemoxydine® and Resveratrol significantly increased hair density in women with female pattern hair loss after 12 weeks of use.
37 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This article discusses isotretinoin for severe acne vulgaris, noting its effectiveness but also highlighting significant side effects on skin, mucous membranes, and hair; it reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.
7 citations
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August 2011 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Società italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia” This study found that the modified wash test demonstrated high reliability in diagnosing and assessing the severity of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
7 citations
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October 1974 in “PubMed” In this study, topical estrogens and corticosteroids were associated with decreased telogen rates in 52% of androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting potential clinical improvement, though the role of corticosteroids remains unclear.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” In this study, activated platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair count, density, and the anagen/telogen ratio in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to placebo, suggesting it as a safe alternative to medical treatments for early-stage alopecia.