51 citations
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses various techniques for evaluating hair shedding and alopecia but reports no new clinical results. The authors emphasize the value of specific clinical and instrumental methods in assessing hair growth.
7 citations
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October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study quantified hair shedding in women without female pattern hair loss and found that about 40% experienced excessive shedding during hair washing, emphasizing the need for further research into this common concern.
80 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that once-daily treatment with oral minoxidil and spironolactone for 12 months reduced hair loss severity and hair shedding in women with pattern hair loss, with generally mild side effects, though results came from an uncontrolled, observational pilot study.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a combination of 5% hexane extract of Curcuma aeruginosa and 5% minoxidil slowed hair loss and increased hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
32 citations
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April 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses hair shedding in women and does not offer new research results; it highlights the need for objective criteria to define excessive hair shedding.