3 citations
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January 2024 in “Health Psychology Report” This study explored the psychological experiences of Black women with autoimmune alopecia, revealing that cultural significance of hair and social support are crucial factors, and suggesting a need for increased awareness and targeted support from health professionals and communities.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Psychology Open” This study found that rigid perfectionism in men was associated with higher levels of baldness distress, with anxiety about physical aging partially mediating this relationship, regardless of age, level of baldness, cultural context, or racial identity.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” This systemic review and meta-analysis found that men with androgenetic alopecia generally experience moderate impacts on quality of life, but limited evidence of severe effects on mental health.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study investigated AGA professionals' perspectives and found that 42% were misled by commercial influences, underestimated these biases' extent, and faced ethical challenges in treatment due to societal pressures and misinformation, highlighting a need for evidence-based guidance and research scrutiny tools.
7 citations
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July 2022 in “Quality of Life Research” This study found that achieving 80% scalp hair regrowth (SALT score ≤ 20) is considered a meaningful treatment success by expert clinicians-then-patients with ≥ 50% scalp hair loss.
July 2022 in “Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impairs quality of life among Nigerian patients, especially in areas like emotions, stigmatization, and self-confidence, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support.
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study characterized the incidence of hair loss patterns among men of different races, highlighting a lack of direct racial comparisons in previous research.
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.
15 citations
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July 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is significantly associated with moderate impairment of health-related quality of life and emotions, but not with depressive symptoms.
6 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” This review found that commercial influences may affect how male baldness is represented as a disease and how treatment options are presented, often omitting limitations.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacts young men's quality of life, affecting their self-esteem and daily functioning, and highlights the need for a specialized assessment tool.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” In this study, finasteride treatment was associated with an increased risk of depression, suicidal ideation, and persistent sexual dysfunction compared to those not treated with the drug.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that online forums provide insights into men's experiences with baldness, highlighting issues such as distress, stigma, and resistance while suggesting a need for better support resources.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that participants perceived bald men more negatively based on facial expressions and reported varied body dissatisfaction, which was weakly linked to wellbeing and muscularity behaviors.
14 citations
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June 2020 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” YouTube videos on hair loss treatments often provide low-quality and biased information.
29 citations
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September 2019 in “Experimental Psychology (formerly Zeitschrift für Experimentelle Psychologie)” This study found that negative social attractiveness ratings for bald men by same-aged women occurred only when individuating information about the target was absent, while the physical attractiveness stereotype remained active at an implicit level.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that low-level laser therapy was the most effective non-surgical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, although the overall quality of evidence supporting various therapies was generally low.
178 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy significantly improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, while minoxidil is also effective for women, compared to placebo.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” This survey reported that 37.6% of male AGA patients were satisfied with their treatments, with the highest satisfaction for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and revealed differing perceptions between physicians and patients about AGA's impact on confidence and treatment involvement.
27 citations
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March 2013 in “Social Semiotics” This study analyzes how commercial websites for Propecia depict male hair loss and promote medical treatment, suggesting they contribute to medicalizing a natural condition for profit.
101 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that androgenetic alopecia significantly harms quality of life, particularly in younger patients, those with more severe or long-term alopecia, and those who have sought non-medical hair care.
198 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses the development of an evidence-based guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research results.
21 citations
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August 2011 in “Body Image” This study found that acceptance of hair loss is associated with lower psychological distress in young men, highlighting its adaptive role compared to compensation and avoidance strategies.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” This review discusses the perceptions of male pattern baldness by strangers and explores the sociocultural aspects of hair and hair loss but reports no new results.
10 citations
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May 2000 in “PubMed” This study found that the prevalence of male androgenetic alopecia in a Singapore community was 63%, increasing with age and showing higher rates among Indians compared to Chinese.
15 citations
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January 2000 in “Japanese Heart Journal” This case report discusses a 45-year-old Japanese man who developed myocardial infarction while using 1% topical minoxidil for baldness, highlighting the need for caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders.
35 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” In this study, Norwegian men aged 20-50 who perceived themselves as having more hair loss reported greater dissatisfaction and concern about aging compared to those without hair loss.
