23 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the Epilight multiple wavelength pulsed-intense light source was effective for long-lasting hair removal, particularly in individuals with dark hair and light skin.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” This study found that using a ruby laser for hair removal resulted in a significant average reduction of 56.4% in hair density among participants dissatisfied with other methods.
19 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia and reports beneficial effects on hair density and quality, but suggests more rigorous studies are needed for conclusive evidence.
13 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This systematic review found inconclusive evidence on the effectiveness of botulinum toxin for treating alopecia and highlighted the need for further prospective randomized controlled trials.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review highlights new treatment options for hair restoration, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy, which have shown efficacy in increasing hair count and density for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, but presents no original clinical data.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
10 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review explores the cellular and molecular basis of wound-induced hair neogenesis and its relationship with aging but does not report new clinical results, highlighting areas for future research.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated low-level laser therapy for treating Androgenic alopecia and suggested it may effectively stimulate hair growth and improve patient satisfaction, although more efficient treatments are needed.
6 citations
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This study found that honokiol inhibits enzymes related to testosterone degradation in vitro, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for developing antiaging bioactive ingredients for men.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters” This review discusses the role of scalp imaging techniques in trichology for researching drug delivery and toxicology, without presenting new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study observed that gold thread implantation increased hair regrowth in both human patients and mice, suggesting it could be an effective hair regrowth treatment, although further studies are needed to understand its mechanisms and safety.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses guidelines for hair transplantation tailored to East Asian patients, focusing on hairline design, donor harvesting, and graft techniques, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” This study concluded that stromal vascular fraction treatment was effective in increasing hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia over a three-month period.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” This study reported that novel adipose slurry injections improved rhytides and dermis density in patients receiving facial wrinkle treatments based on evaluations at multiple follow-up intervals.
3 citations
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February 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has improved with follicular unit transplantation, making it more scientific and precise.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that a large number of pelage hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells can be efficiently isolated using two-step Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation, promoting hair growth by secreting exosomes in mice.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This retrospective study observed that hair grafting in burn and postskin graft scars, which preserve deeper skin layers, had more favorable outcomes than in scars extending to the subcutaneous layer.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” In this study, women with androgenetic alopecia showed higher cholesterol levels and carotid artery thickness, suggesting a potential link between female AGA and cardiovascular disease.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine (Hyderabad)” This study reviewed trichoscopic images to assess hair loss, finding that ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) aligned with modern trichoscopic parameters, potentially aiding accurate diagnosis and management of hair conditions.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” In this study, researchers investigated the alignment of trichoscopic findings with ayurvedic signs (lakshanas) for diagnosing hair loss, suggesting that integrating these perspectives could enhance diagnostics and management of hair and scalp conditions.
February 2026 in “Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews” This study reviewed existing literature on mesotherapy as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia, finding that it may improve hair density and thickness with generally mild side effects, but emphasized variability in study designs limits the strength of these conclusions.
January 2026 in “Medicine” This study found that elevated LDL-C levels increased the risk of developing androgenic alopecia, whereas HDL-C levels showed no significant effect.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study reported that platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) therapy may improve scalp health and hair appearance in women, showing beneficial changes in scalp hydration, redness, oiliness, and hair density, thickness, and loss.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” In this review, recent innovations in hair transplantation, such as AI-assisted graft selection, robotic systems, stem cell therapy, and advanced drug delivery techniques, are reported to enhance hair density and thickness for more natural results and higher patient satisfaction by addressing limitations of traditional methods.
This study found a significant association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, with AGA patients showing higher BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels compared to controls.
July 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that bimatoprost was significantly more effective than sweet almond oil in increasing eyebrow hair density and length in young women over a 5-week period.
This study found that injecting growth factor concentrates into the scalp of five patients with androgenic alopecia led to notable improvements in hair density and quality over eight weeks, with patients reporting satisfaction and minimal side effects.