14 citations
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses tissue-expansion augmented scalp reduction as a surgical option for cicatricial alopecia patients who are otherwise not candidates for traditional hair replacement techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration techniques over 25 years, emphasizing a shift towards natural, undetectable results with the use of small grafts and reevaluated design philosophies, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant positive correlation between hair thickness and growth rate, with a notably slower growth rate observed in men with male pattern hair loss compared to healthy controls.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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March 1998 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses treatment approaches for a 33-year-old man with progressive hair loss, including the potential use of scalp reduction surgery, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Natural Product Communications” This study found that the topical application of a mixture of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and α-terpineol promoted hair growth in mice by inducing early anagen transition and increasing growth factor expressions.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” This study found that donor sites with higher hair density and thicker hair diameter had a better appearance after follicular unit excision in men with androgenic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2011 This study discusses the physiopathogeny, clinical manifestations, and treatment objectives of androgenetic alopecia without reporting new clinical findings.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses common mistakes in follicular unit transplantation and provides guidance for practitioners to enhance patient outcomes, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 6-month supplementation with omega 3, omega 6, and antioxidants significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction can yield natural and aesthetically pleasing results in advanced grade baldness, with a majority of patients expressing satisfaction at 12 months.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study reported that using photoacoustic waves to enhance transdermal delivery of encapsulated minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth while reducing treatment frequency and systemic side effects.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that there was a significant increase in Google searches for "oral minoxidil" following a New York Times article, suggesting heightened public interest in this treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that cell-free fat extract (CEFFE) enhanced hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by increasing hair follicle density and promoting proliferation while regulating the DHT/AR pathway.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this study, a case of a 70-year-old woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia showed that using a high-quality hair prosthesis improved her quality of life and mood, as measured by PHQ-9 and Skindex-29 scores, though such wigs are rarely covered by insurance.
January 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study created new methods to test how well hair care products clean and protect hair from pollution, finding a wide range of effectiveness among different formulas in removing pollutants and preventing their deposit on hair fibers.
This review discusses male androgenetic alopecia treatments, noting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are FDA-approved and require continuous use to maintain hair retention effects, but reports no new clinical results.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers evaluated 54 patients undergoing soft tissue reconstruction for scalp and forehead defects and reported excellent aesthetic outcomes with local flaps for defects up to 50 cm², while larger defects typically required additional skin grafting.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In a case series, this study reported significant hair regrowth in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia using a topical hemp extract high in CBD, THCV, and CBDV over six months.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, radiofrequency microporation significantly improved topical minoxidil delivery and hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, with minimal systemic exposure compared to oral administration, suggesting it could be a promising needle-free option for topical therapy.
January 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study developed a gas-propelled microneedle patch with puerarin/quercetin nanoparticles, which demonstrated improved hair-regenerating effects in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by increasing drug delivery, alleviating oxidative stress, promoting angiogenesis, and rejuvenating senescent cells.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” This commentary highlights the importance of additional sun protection for individuals with alopecia, noting that common headwear like baseball caps may provide insufficient photoprotection for the scalp.
145 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
30 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, daily finasteride 1 mg alongside hair transplant improved scalp hair density and growth of nontransplanted hair compared to placebo over 48 weeks.
18 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.
3 citations
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews 25 years of hair restoration advancements, highlighting the shift towards techniques that emphasize naturalness and undetectability, and reports no new research findings.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary reviews the findings of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy for female androgenetic alopecia and suggests further evaluation of its quantitative effectiveness despite promising preliminary results.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This article discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that medical interventions like finasteride and minoxidil can halt and partially reverse hair loss in mild to moderate cases, especially when combined with surgery.
74 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews treatment options for male-pattern and female-pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, but provides no new clinical results; algorithmic management approaches are included.