June 2006 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
26 citations,
March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
5 citations,
February 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Scarring hair loss found in female pattern; biopsy needed for diagnosis.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
40 citations,
May 2010 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chronic hair shedding may be caused by less variation in hair growth times and might stop on its own after several years.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
83 citations,
November 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
231 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle size is mainly influenced by the number of cells and extracellular matrix volume, with cell number having a larger impact.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
9 citations,
December 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.
May 2024 in “Medicine today” Older age, family history, and low iron levels increase the risk of female hair loss.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
45 citations,
December 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.
12 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain sex hormones and antiandrogens can either slow down or speed up the growth of human hair follicle cells depending on their concentration.
27 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.
PRP injections did not significantly improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
7 citations,
July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
72 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
9 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study found that the cause of alopecia areata can be identified through tissue analysis, and vertical sections are enough for diagnosis.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
47 citations,
December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
14 citations,
December 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more development is needed, especially for tough cases.
9 citations,
April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
31 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
82 citations,
May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.