January 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for camouflaging baldness and reports no new clinical results; it aims to highlight SMP's cosmetic benefits and practical advantages over surgical hair transplantation.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that the nutraceutical gummy Xtressé™ may promote hair density and follicular growth in women with perceived hair thinning, offering a user-friendly alternative to traditional supplements.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy criteria can distinguish female androgenic alopecia from chronic telogen effluvium, with specific features achieving 98% diagnostic specificity.
32 citations
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair shedding in women and does not offer new research results; it highlights the need for objective criteria to define excessive hair shedding.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review found that three monthly PRP injections improved hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but more rigorous studies are needed for broader dermatological applications.
19 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that yellow dots observed in scalp videodermoscopy are not highly specific to alopecia areata, as they appear in various types of alopecia.
16 citations
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August 1967 in “JAMA” This study reports that diffuse alopecia of the scalp developed in some women during or after using oral contraceptive drugs, suggesting a potential link between the medication and hair loss.
10 citations
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June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses donor elliptical harvesting and follicular unit extraction in contemporary hair transplant surgery for pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinics” This article presents a dissenting opinion, arguing that the case described by Dr. Molina et al. was diffuse alopecia areata, not acute alopecia areata as claimed, emphasizing the importance of distinct clinical differences.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study found that skin disorders were more common among schoolchildren in Kashmir Valley, North India, with eczema and acne vulgaris being the most prevalent conditions.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that men aged 18-40 with moderate to severe psychosocial impairment from male androgenetic alopecia had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This article discusses the structures surrounding hair follicles and introduces aspects like follicle groups and the dermal sheath, but it reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This commentary discusses the mechanisms of progression and potential regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, indicating that the initiation of anagen in kenogen follicles is more critical for hair density improvement than reversing follicle miniaturization.
3 citations
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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the connection between hair follicles and dermal adipose tissue, suggesting that improving the adipogenic environment could be important for treating alopecia and enhancing hair restoration procedures, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” This article reviews the evaluation and management of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, emphasizing the importance of early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss in scarring forms, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses the pilocutaneous syndrome of menopause, associated with skin and hair changes due to estrogen decline, and highlights an unmet need for recognition and targeted treatment.
This review introduces the pilocutaneous syndrome of menopause, a set of skin and hair changes linked to estrogen decline, and discusses its recognition, diagnosis, and management without reporting new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This narrative review explores current understanding and management of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental factors, and discussing diagnostic approaches like trichoscopy alongside emerging therapeutic strategies.
December 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This systematic review found that estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women leads to structural and symptomatic changes in genital and cutaneous tissues, with local estrogen therapy providing short-term benefits, while evidence for device-based treatments remains limited and requires larger trials.
This case report discusses a patient with female androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium, emphasizing the importance of follicular unclogging to enhance treatment effectiveness, combining deep cleaning, caffeine application, physical stimulation, and lifestyle changes as an individualized, effective alternative to oral medications.
April 2024 in “Diagnostics” In this study, researchers found that 68% of orthodontic patients with oligodontia displayed hair disorders, such as hypotrichosis and androgenetic alopecia, highlighting trichoscopy and trichogram as valuable diagnostic tools to distinguish between isolated and syndromic forms of the condition.
December 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” In this study, a hair serum containing Angelica Dahurica extract applied daily for six months was reported to reduce hair loss and improve hair growth and quality in 15 volunteers with androgenic alopecia.
October 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study developed and validated the Hair-Shedding Visual Scale for Asian Women, finding it to be an effective tool for identifying FPHL and TE.
April 2023 in “Voprosy kurortologii fizioterapii i lechebnoĭ fizicheskoĭ kultury” This study reported that 19.8% of patients experienced telogen hair loss after COVID-19, with most cases occurring 3 to 6 months post-recovery, and noted a rapid progression in patients with androgenetic alopecia, as well as cases of alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia linked to COVID-19.
August 2022 in “RECISATEC” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia, its progression, signs of hyperandrogenism, and impacts on quality of life, without presenting new clinical findings.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the complexities and challenges in hair transplant procedures, emphasizing the role of micro-inflammation and the usefulness of trichoscopy for detecting complications, and reports no new clinical results.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the characteristics and diagnostic methods of androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it highlights trichoscopy as a key tool, replacing scalp biopsies.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the various trichoscopic features of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, noting white dots in advanced cases as indicators of poor prognosis, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that younger age and preexisting acne on the scalp, face, and neck may increase the risk of developing folliculitis after hair restoration surgery, but the overall prognosis for hair growth is generally positive.