October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the available options for camouflaging hair loss and thinning, discussing their advantages and disadvantages, but reports no new clinical results.
Different methods like wigs, extensions, and devices can help improve hair volume for thinning hair.
November 2016 in “Der Hautarzt” This article presents case reports of three women with hair thinning primarily on the top of the head, suggesting a pattern consistent with female-type androgenetic alopecia, though this is not diagnostic.
This study found that PRP injections effectively reduced hair thinning and suggested greater efficacy in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that flutamide at 250 mg daily modestly improved hair thinning in premenopausal women with hyperandrogenic alopecia over one year, while cyproterone acetate and finasteride were not effective.
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May 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 52-year-old black woman with diffuse scalp swelling and thinning hair attributed to a large increase in the thickness of scalp subcutaneous fatty tissue.
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case of primary cutaneous follicle centre cell lymphoma presenting as hair thinning on the scalp, which is not a recognized feature of the condition.
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June 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, two patients with localized hair thinning showed histopathological signs typical of alopecia areata, responding to corticosteroid treatment similarly to classical cases.
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July 2017 in “Case Reports” This case study describes a 15-year-old girl with progressive hair thinning and reduced hair density at the frontal scalp, with a family history of alopecia.
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This case report describes a 21-year-old woman experiencing acute hair loss and thinning, with no clear cause identified from her health history except polycystic ovary syndrome and family history of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that PDLLA filler treatment may help combat age-related hair thinning by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing hair follicle function in both cell and animal models.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a novel nutraceutical supplement improved hair growth and strength in subjects with hair thinning compared to placebo, without reported side effects.
August 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the introduction of the term 'prepubertal pattern hair loss' to describe hair thinning in children under 10 without physical abnormalities, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2020 in “Nihon rinsho hifukaikai zasshi” This case study observed that discontinuing risperidone reduced elevated prolactin levels and improved hair thinning in a 77-year-old woman, suggesting risperidone-associated telogen effluvium as a consideration in similar cases.
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the issue of shock loss during hair restoration in thinning areas and reports no new clinical findings; the author shares personal insights from years of practice.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article recounts a conversation about a patient's inquiry on using Rogaine for hair thinning, providing no new research findings.
June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with a family history of hair thinning and a 6-year history of alopecia on the scalp.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This correspondence reports that some men with androgenetic alopecia can exhibit hair thinning patterns more typical of females, with variations observed between Australian and Korean populations.
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February 2016 in “Science” This research found that Foxc1 transcription factor and COL17A1 are critical in regulating quiescence and hair thinning in hair follicle stem cells, with aging-related DNA damage leading to hair loss.
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair growth and slowed hair loss in men with frontal scalp hair thinning over one year, and these benefits continued or improved in the second year.
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia report various negative impacts on their lives due to hair thinning, highlighting emotional concerns and dissatisfaction with appearance.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy using anisotrichosis criteria was 75% sensitive and 61.54% specific in diagnosing early female pattern hair loss in women without visible hair thinning.
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with diffuse nonscarring alopecia characterized by hair thinning, increased catagen/telogen follicles, and mild inflammatory infiltrate, highlighting the diagnostic findings via scalp dermoscopy and biopsy.
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March 1992 in “Postgraduate Medicine” This article reviews causes, differentiation, and treatment of thinning hair in women, with no new clinical results reported.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study indicates that transgender men undergoing testosterone therapy may encounter skin issues like acne and hair thinning, which can be addressed with a collaborative approach involving both dermatologists and endocrinologists.
In this case report, a 38-year-old woman with lifelong monilethrix and progressive frontal scalp thinning associated with androgenetic alopecia highlights the diagnostic and management challenges when these hair conditions coexist.
January 2026 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” In this study, testosterone-induced alopecia in male rats led to significant thinning and follicular degeneration, but treatment with adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction cells markedly improved these histological changes, suggesting a potential role in hair follicle regeneration.
This review highlights Neelibhringadi Hair Oil as a traditional Ayurvedic option for managing hair issues like dandruff and thinning, supported by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but emphasizes the need for modern clinical trials to confirm its effectiveness.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” In this case report, a 19-year-old female with hair fall and thinning identified as Khalitya in Ayurveda showed significant improvement in hair growth and shine after applying Malatyadi tailam, an Ayurvedic herbal oil blend, and following general hair care recommendations.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In a 3-month study, over 90% of healthy women experiencing self-perceived hair thinning reported that the nutritional supplement DEEPLY ROOTED improved their hair growth, volume, and quality, without significant adverse effects.