August 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this randomized controlled trial, oral minoxidil at 2.5 mg daily was more effective than topical minoxidil for increasing hair thickness, counts, and density in men with androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating more significant improvements and better compliance over six months.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study on male androgenetic alopecia, the researchers reported significant increases in hair count, density, and thickness with minimal side effects over 6 weeks using adipose-derived stem cell conditioned media and minoxidil, but found no significant differences between concentrated and non-concentrated treatments.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that plasma rich in growth factors appeared to improve hair follicle regeneration and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, though further trials are needed.
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, reduced hair density, diameter, and follicle miniaturization were key characteristics of female pattern hair loss in Southern Chinese women, with occipital and temporal sites also affected.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that trichoscopic quantitative parameters reliably indicate the severity of female pattern hair loss and complement the Sinclair scale by offering a more objective and reproducible grading system.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering” This study reports that monthly subcutaneous injections of concentrated growth factors improved hair appearance and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no side effects observed in the follow-up period.
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December 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found significant differences in hair density, non-vellus hair diameter, and percentage of miniaturized hair between normal women and those with female pattern hair loss, particularly in the midscalp and parietal areas.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” This study reports that permanent and severe alopecia is a newly identified complication of the FEC 100–docetaxel regimen used for adjuvant breast cancer treatment.
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March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed various patterns of permanent alopecia in breast cancer patients treated with taxanes and adjuvant hormonal chemotherapy, hypothesizing disruptions in hair follicle cycles due to chemoinflammatory and hormonal factors.
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was effective for hair regrowth in women with androgenic alopecia, though less so than minoxidil, but it was associated with improved quality of life responses.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, intradermal injections of QR678 were found to significantly reduce hair fall in men with androgenetic alopecia over 6 months, with superior improvements in hair density and thickness compared to PRP.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that topical minoxidil 5% gel and spironolactone 1% gel were both effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with a combination of both providing the best clinical response and achieving 100% effectiveness among participants.
December 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies” This study reported that Cosmerna ARI significantly improved androgenetic alopecia in Europeans over a 6-month period compared to a placebo, according to a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is most effective for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
October 2024 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” In this study, participants with androgenetic alopecia who used an LED helmet emitting red and green light experienced significant improvements in hair growth measures, with red light showing superior results in increasing hair diameter and reducing vellus hair density over 6 months.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil led to the greatest increase in terminal hair density at 32 weeks, while low-dose oral minoxidil was more effective at reducing vellus hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil significantly improved terminal hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients, while low-dose oral minoxidil was more effective at reducing vellus hair density.
January 2005 in “Boletín del Instituto de Estudios Giennenses” This study found significant improvements in hair growth parameters and a reduction in hair fall after using the test product for 90 days, with no adverse events reported.
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that 1% topical cetirizine may be more effective than a placebo in treating androgenetic alopecia but appears less effective than minoxidil for hair density, though potentially longer-lasting; however, more well-designed RCTs are needed to confirm these findings.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
October 2021 in “West African journal of medicine” This study identified a 4.8% prevalence of androgenetic alopecia among Nigerian females, and found that the condition tends to be severe with specific trichoscopic features.
December 2018 in “Вестник Российской Военно-медицинской академии” This study reported that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia by inducing morphological changes in hair follicles.
This study reported that androgenetic alopecia is relatively uncommon but severe among Nigerian females, with a prevalence of 4.8% among urban market traders.
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November 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review presents standardized methods for assessing and tracking hair loss in alopecia areata but reports no clinical results, with the authors noting time limitations in clinical practice.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia not responding to other treatments over 24 weeks, with no adverse events reported.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This study found that treating androgenetic alopecia with platelet rich plasma increased hair density and diameter while decreasing the proportion of telogen and vellus hairs.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research” In this study, both finasteride and dutasteride were effective for androgenetic alopecia, but dutasteride significantly improved hair density more than finasteride and had a comparable safety profile among men treated at an Indian center.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors examined single-spin versus double-spin centrifugation protocols for PRP in patients with androgenic alopecia and found no significant difference in platelet concentration, hair density, or hair types between the protocols.