Androgenetic Alopecia
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research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Dutasteride 0.5 mg Once Daily in Male Patients with Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Study
This study found that 0.5 mg of dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo and was well tolerated over six months in men with male pattern hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
This article reviews existing treatments for male-pattern hair loss, noting that while they can slow progression, they generally achieve only partial hair regrowth.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Review of 57 Patients
This study found that androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair loss in adolescents and may indicate endocrine disorders, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis.
research Occipital Involvement in Female Pattern Hair Loss: Histopathological Evidence
This study found that the occipital scalp is significantly involved in female pattern hair loss, with some patients showing clinically visible alopecia.
research Hair Counts in Scalp Biopsy of Males and Females with Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Normal Subjects
This study found that Iranian patients with androgenetic alopecia had a higher terminal to vellus hair ratio compared to previous studies in Whites, suggesting potential onset of miniaturization.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: A Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study
In this study, researchers observed that follicular microinflammation significantly contributes to the early stages of male androgenetic alopecia, potentially leading to perifollicular fibrosis and follicle destruction as the condition progresses.
research Sparse Hairs Below Frontal Hairline Are Early Sign of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
research Scalp Dermoscopy of Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian People
This study found that dermoscopy can be a useful tool for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia, particularly in determining hair diameter diversity as an essential feature in Asian populations.
research Adolescent Hair Loss: Review of Common Forms and Treatment Challenges
This review discusses the most common types of alopecia in adolescents and emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Follicular Streamers (Stelae) in Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia
This study found that follicular streamers are mostly present in non-scarring alopecia cases, and tracking their location can improve diagnosis accuracy.
research Anisotrichosis: A Novel Term to Describe Pattern Alopecia
This article introduces the term "anisotrichosis" to describe the significant variation in hair shaft diameters observed in pattern alopecia, drawing a parallel to anisocytosis seen in blood smears, but reports no new research findings.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents: A Report of 43 Cases
This study outlines the clinical features of androgenetic alopecia in Korean adolescents, finding milder symptoms compared to adults and a high occurrence of family history, with normal hormone levels.
research Follicular Miniaturization in Female Pattern Hair Loss: Clinicopathological Correlations
This study found that as hair loss severity increased in women with female pattern hair loss, the number of vellus follicles also rose, indicating miniaturization of terminal hair follicles.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
This article reviews the historical developments in understanding and treating male pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of dihydrotestosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Histological Features of Peripilar Signs Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that peripilar signs on the scalp are linked to perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrates in early androgenetic alopecia, detectable even in areas with high hair density.
research Family History and Risk of Hair Loss
This study found that men with a paternal history of hair loss were significantly more likely to experience hair loss themselves.
research Genetic Basis of Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is largely genetic, linked to the androgen receptor gene, and may relate to certain health issues.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
This article reviews androgenetic alopecia in women, highlighting diagnosis criteria and noting that topical minoxidil is currently the only proven treatment for hair growth; it reports no clinical trial findings.
research Methods of Evaluating Hair Growth
This review discusses various methods for measuring scalp hair growth in androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results; the authors suggest that computer-assisted technology has untapped potential.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in a Postmenopausal Woman Due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis
This review discusses ovarian hyperthecosis as a rare cause of androgenetic alopecia in postmenopausal women and reports no new results; the authors highlight the need to explore its relationship to alopecia further.
research Approach to the Adult Female Patient with Diffuse Nonscarring Alopecia
This review discusses diagnostic approaches for women with diffuse, nonscarring hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, finasteride may help, more research needed.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
This review discusses female pattern hair loss, emphasizing its complex causes and the limited treatment options available, and reports no new clinical results.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: The Role of Inflammation and Demodex
Inflammation and Demodex mites might contribute to hair loss, and targeting them could help treat it.
research Incidence of Female Androgenetic Alopecia
This study concluded that female androgenetic alopecia is common among Caucasian women, starting in their late 20s and peaking after age 50.
research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
In this study, finasteride 1 mg/day for 12 months did not improve hair growth or slow hair thinning in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Separate Entity
Female and male AGA are different diseases.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: In Vivo Models
This article reviews potential animal models for studying androgenetic alopecia and reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight the need for further development of rodent models.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
This review discusses neutrophil-associated and infiltrative scarring alopecias, as well as promising new treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
research Acquired Scalp Alopecia: A Review
This review provides a framework for diagnosing acquired scalp alopecias and discusses both non-scarring and scarring types, but reports no new clinical results.
research Fortnightly Review: Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
This article reviews the pathogenesis, genetic basis, and recent treatment breakthroughs for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
research Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding
Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.
research Different Levels of 5α-Reductase Type I and II, Aromatase, and Androgen Receptor in Hair Follicles of Women and Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Increased Scalp Hair Shedding in Middle-Aged Women
The authors concluded that chronic telogen effluvium in middle-aged women presents distinct clinical and histological features that differ from androgenetic alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
research Guidelines of Care for Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat genetic hair loss early with FDA-approved medications and consider hair transplantation.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Diagnostic and Predictive Value of Horizontal Sections of Scalp Biopsy Specimens in Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
This study concluded that horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens provide more diagnostic information for male pattern androgenetic alopecia than vertical sections and can predict hair regrowth potential following topical minoxidil therapy.
research The Inheritance Of Common Baldness: To Be Or Not To Be?
This study presents evidence suggesting that androgenetic alopecia is most likely inherited through a polygenic model, challenging the traditional view that it is caused by a simple Mendelian autosomal dominant gene.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
This article discusses the term "androgenetic alopecia" proposed to replace "male pattern alopecia," noting its limited use in American dermatology literature.
research Male Pattern Alopecia: A Histopathologic and Histochemical Study
In this study, the researchers observed that male pattern alopecia is characterized by miniature follicles, enlarged sebaceous glands, and an increased number of mast cells, without significant abnormalities in enzyme activity.