2 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study developed a new semiquantitative grading scale for frontal and vertex androgenetic alopecia, which was found to be more sensitive and objective than existing classifications.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest that during hair transplantation for hair loss, the parietal eminence area should be prioritized along with the mid-scalp to address future noticeable thinning, especially since this area often becomes more conspicuous over time.
20 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam was effective in stabilizing hair density and scalp coverage in men with moderate androgenetic alopecia over 104 weeks, with good safety and tolerability.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review covers preoperative considerations and surgical techniques for scalp reduction in hair restoration, noting its potential to provide natural, dense coverage for large vertex defects unachievable by traditional grafting.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This paper documents a case of natural reversal of moderate-to-severe androgenetic alopecia without medical intervention, but emphasizes it is an individual observation not generalizable to broader populations.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report details a 28-year-old male with early-stage androgenetic alopecia who experienced significant hair density and thickness improvements following a three-month platelet-rich plasma therapy regimen, supporting its potential efficacy in similar cases.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case report, a 28-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant improvement in hair density and shaft thickness after a three-month platelet-rich plasma therapy regimen, supporting existing literature on PRP's efficacy for early-to-moderate hair loss.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this documented case report, the researcher detailed a natural reversal of moderate-to-severe androgenetic alopecia without any medical interventions by systematically observing and analyzing hair regrowth over time, emphasizing that these findings are purely from personal practice and not applicable to broader populations.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses unique anatomical features and management strategies for crown alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on surgical techniques for natural-looking results and optimal density.
20 citations
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses patient selection and procedural design for hair transplant surgery without reporting new clinical results; it also considers how hair transplant designs can align with various hairstyles.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study concluded that hair transplants including the parietal eminence area can enhance aesthetic balance and provide indirect cosmetic benefits, even when the vertex is left untreated due to limited donor availability.
May 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study developed new graded visual scales integrating macroscopic and trichoscopic images for assessing the severity of androgenetic alopecia in men and women, potentially aiding in more objective disease evaluation.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” In this study, a copolymer made from Tung oil and Tung free fatty acids demonstrated improved mechanical and thermal properties for hair repair, with enhanced resistance and flexibility observed in treated bleached hair, suggesting its potential as a sustainable biopolymer for cosmetic applications.
December 2025 in “International Journal for Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Research in Homoeopathy.” In this case study, a 37-year-old man with chronic hair loss and vertex baldness experienced significant hair regrowth, increased density, and improved appearance after receiving combined homoeopathic and aesthetic treatments, resulting in nearly complete coverage of bald areas.
5 citations
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that US and EU experts provided similar ratings of hair loss changes from global photographs in male subjects with androgenetic alopecia, supporting the use of standardized photographic evaluations.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” In this research, experienced clinicians noted inconsistency in the reproducibility of the commonly used Hamilton-Ludwig scales for assessing pattern hair loss severity in photographic assessments, leading to the proposal of a new 5-point scale for staging female hair loss.
3 citations
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February 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article argues against the widespread use of isolated frontal forelock hair transplantation for most patients, suggesting more extensive coverage is often a reasonable option.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study reported that using 5% minoxidil topical foam twice daily improved hair density and width in both the frontotemporal and vertex regions of men with moderate androgenetic alopecia.
14 citations
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May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery” This study found that among Korean males with male pattern baldness, hair loss mostly progresses within 6 cm from the parietal whorl towards the occipital side.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine Sciences” This case study observed that an integrated treatment combining homeopathy and bioengineered hair therapy led to significant improvements in hair density, reduced hair fall, and emotional well-being for a woman with androgenetic alopecia.
165 citations
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This study found that finasteride improves scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss by reducing scalp dihydrotestosterone levels, but it did not benefit postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss.
67 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article explores aesthetic techniques in follicular hair transplantation, emphasizing natural-looking results and plans to present a case study, but it reports no new clinical findings.
41 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review evaluates hair growth measurement methods for human scalp hair, suggesting that combining highly resolutive analytical approaches with global calibrated methods is recommended for assessing hair changes in clinical settings.
32 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that both finasteride and dutasteride effectively increased hair thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia over three years, with dutasteride performing better in women under 50 at specific scalp sites.
32 citations
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December 2004 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that trained observers using the Hamilton-Norwood classification were very reliable in assessing balding patterns, while men's self-assessments were moderately accurate compared to observers.
31 citations
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June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this randomized, double-blind trial, researchers observed that low-level laser therapy led to significantly greater hair regrowth on treated areas compared to a sham treatment in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, suggesting it as a potentially effective and safe option.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This abstract explains that androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss disorder influenced by genetics and hormones like dihydrotestosterone, has FDA-approved treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and photolaser therapy, but its genetic basis and susceptibility to environmental factors remain complex.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study reports that a nutritional complex may improve hair density and quality, with in vitro findings demonstrating inhibition of 5α-reductase, and participants noting reduced hair loss and greasiness.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Economic Inquiry” In this study, balding men reported an average willingness to pay around $30,000 to transition from complete baldness to having a full head of hair.