33 citations,
August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
April 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
37 citations,
April 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
July 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The BASP classification is a detailed system for categorizing hair loss in both men and women, but it may be complex for beginners and not fully suitable for grading female hair loss.
October 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Dutasteride mesotherapy showed mixed results and is not recommended as a primary treatment for hair loss.
8 citations,
June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Increased PPARGC1α relates to hair thinning in common baldness.
2 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
19 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.
44 citations,
September 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.
6 citations,
February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Female pattern hair loss shows similar characteristics in both genders and should be classified by hair loss patterns, not gender.
21 citations,
November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
86 citations,
February 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New methods improve how we test hair growth treatments, but challenges like slow hair changes and high costs remain.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
21 citations,
July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
29 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
35 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
33 citations,
August 2015 in “F1000Research” New model shows muscle affects hair loss differently in men and women.
187 citations,
June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
86 citations,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could lead to new hair loss treatments.
74 citations,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
39 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
26 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.
26 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.