research Micronutrients in Hair Loss
Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
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research Female Androgenetic Alopecia Among Market Women in Lagos, Nigeria
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
research Dystrophic Anagen Effluvium Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α-2a/Ribavirin Therapy
A woman's hair loss during Hepatitis C treatment with PEG-INF-a-2a and Ribavirin was reversible after stopping the medication.
research Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Patients With Alopecia Areata in Jordan
There's no link between low iron levels and the hair loss condition, alopecia areata.
research An Analytical Study of Serum Ferritin, Vitamin D, and Thyroid Function in Females with Diffuse Hair Loss
Women with diffuse hair loss often have lower iron and vitamin D levels, but their thyroid function is typically normal.
research Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 5% and 1% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Japanese Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
research Hair Regrowth in Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Does Not Involve the Conversion of Vellus Hair to Terminal Hair
Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
research Trichoscopy of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Trichoscopy shows hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing Androgenetic Alopecia.
research Iron Deficiency in Female Pattern Hair Loss, Chronic Telogen Effluvium, and Control Groups
Iron deficiency common in women, not always linked to hair loss; more research needed.
research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
research Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: The Jury Is Still Out
More research is needed to determine if iron deficiency causes hair loss.
research Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
research Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
research Comparison of a New 5% Minoxidil Foam and Rogaine in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Chinese Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III, Equivalence Trial
The new 5% minoxidil foam is as effective and safe as Rogaine® for treating hair loss in Chinese men.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Clinical Biochemistry of Dihydrotestosterone
Understanding how DHT works is important for diagnosing and treating hormone-related disorders.
research Correlation of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
Low iron levels are significantly linked to hair loss in women.
research Serum Ferritin Levels in Non-Scarring Alopecia of Women: A Case-Control Study
Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels, and iron supplements could help.
research Exogen Hairs in Women with and without Hair Loss
Women with and without hair loss have similar amounts of exogen hairs, so these hairs are not a key factor in hair loss conditions.
research Is TrichoScan a New Diagnostic Method for Diffuse Hair Loss?
TrichoScan effectively diagnoses different types of hair loss and is linked to low iron stores in patients.
research How I Do It: Galenic Lotions for Topical Use to Cure Hair Thinning in Males and Females
Galenic lotions can effectively treat different patterns of hair thinning in men and women.
research Morphological Substantiation of Clinical Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Platelet rich plasma therapy significantly improves hair growth and increases the number of hair follicles in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
research Systematic Approach to Hair Loss in Women
A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss
Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
research Estimation of Serum Ferritin Level in Female Patients with Telogen Effluvium
Low serum ferritin levels are not closely linked to telogen effluvium in women.