1 citations
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November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This paper discusses treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil, but reports no new study results.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that male pattern hair loss worsened significantly after stopping finasteride, revealing a "rebound effect" where terminal hair transformed into miniaturized hair over 30 months off the drug.
This article reviews various aspects of hair and hair loss but does not report new research findings.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the cellular dynamics affecting dermal papilla size in androgenetic alopecia and suggests targeting DP size could improve therapies, but it presents no new clinical data.
This article discusses the nature and causes of hair loss, including hereditary factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
39 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review summarizes causes and treatments of androgenetic alopecia with a focus on herbs as potential alternatives, but reports no new results and suggests more research is needed to validate these options.
21 citations
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August 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This source reports that hair surgeons can now regularly and significantly reduce damage to existing hair follicles in early-stage pattern baldness patients, helping preserve hair during treatment with finasteride or minoxidil.