January 2026 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this cross-sectional study of Saudi Arabian citizens, researchers found that increased frequency of shampooing improved the condition of both hair and scalp, with long and curly hairstyles being more prone to breakage and daily hair loss.
January 2012 in “Journal of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” This study found that more frequent shampoo use, high fat consumption, work pressure, and mental labor were associated with an increased risk of androgenic alopecia.
August 2016 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study found that the hair scalpdetox five-step program may enhance scalp and hair condition and promote hair growth based on subjective evaluations and visual observations.
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May 2002 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article reviews factors influencing hair aging and available treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.