21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the mixed evidence and high risk of bias in studies on low-level light therapy for treating androgenetic alopecia and calls for rigorous randomized controlled trials to assess its efficacy.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reviewed clinical trials and found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair diameter or density in both men and women with pattern hair loss compared to a sham device, though the involvement of industry relationships in some studies suggests cautious interpretation.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This report describes three cases of hair loss that appear consistent with cicatricial pattern hair loss, a possible new subtype of scarring alopecia presenting in a female pattern hair loss distribution.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in the diagnosis and management of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Wageningen Academic Publishers eBooks” This article discusses the complex biological functions and social significance of hair follicles and reports no new research findings, emphasizing their role in health, disease, and a substantial beauty industry.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” This article discusses the causes, characteristics, and management of female-pattern hair loss without reporting new clinical results and emphasizes the need for treatment to prevent further hair density decline.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study suggests that hair shedding, often reported with minoxidil use, is poorly defined in androgenetic alopecia treatment despite its prevalence on social media, highlighting a gap in the literature.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
31 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This article provides an overview of recent discoveries about steroidogenic enzymes involved in androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
54 citations
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June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This abstract does not provide specific findings or results.
24 citations
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that finasteride (1 mg/day) appeared to reverse the shortening of the hair cycle in androgen sensitive sites but did not convert miniaturized hair into terminal hair.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
115 citations
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September 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the molecular mechanisms involved in androgenetic alopecia and the androgen's paradoxical role in hair growth, but reports no new experimental findings.
92 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.
66 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study suggests that the paradoxical effects of androgens on hair growth are due to differential gene expression in hair follicles, possibly established during embryogenesis.
59 citations
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August 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
45 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses methods for diagnosing and managing diffuse hair loss and reports no new results; the authors emphasize systematic evaluation and the importance of psychological support.
30 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that morroniside enhanced hair follicle growth and transition through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair loss.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses diagnostic challenges and management approaches for pediatric hair disorders, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between acquired and congenital conditions, and reports no clinical results.
22 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that injecting autologous dermal sheath cup cells significantly increased hair density and diameter in male and female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo for up to 9 months.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ginsenoside F2 may suppress hair cell apoptosis and improve hair growth outcomes in a DHT-induced hair loss model more effectively than finasteride.
17 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that miniaturized hair follicles from pattern alopecia can regenerate rapidly when transplanted onto mice and may grow as well as or better than terminal hairs.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, trichoscopic features aiding differential diagnosis of alopecia in Korean patients were found to be similar to those in Caucasians, but pigment pattern frequencies differed due to racial characteristics.
11 citations
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February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” This article reviews idiopathic hirsutism, focusing on its definition, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options, without presenting new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article discusses cultural significance and psychological effects of hair growth variations but provides no new clinical findings.