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research Telogen hair loss and androgenetic‐like alopecia in GAPO syndrome

1 citations , September 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

In this report, a 2-year-old male with GAPO syndrome exhibited androgenetic-like alopecia with normal testosterone levels and telogen hair loss, which are novel findings for this condition.

research Research advance of concentrated growth factors in treatment of androgenetic hair loss

November 2018 in “Chin J Clin Lab Mgt (Electronic Edition)”

This paper introduces Concentration Growth Factor (CGF) as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no clinical findings on its effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

research Possible mechanisms of miniaturization during androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss

116 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study suggests that miniaturization in pattern hair loss may occur abruptly and can be reversed with treatment, as supported by histologic evidence in finasteride-responsive patients.

Does Hair Loss Impact Mood, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia?

research Does Hair Loss Impact Mood, Self-esteem, Body Image, and Quality of Life in Patients of Androgenetic Alopecia?

August 2025 in “Annals of Indian Psychiatry”

In a cross-sectional study, 46% of patients with androgenetic alopecia were found to have depression of borderline to moderate severity, while 62% reported no impact on their quality of life, emphasizing the need for awareness of psychiatric comorbidities among dermatologists.

research Alopecia areata and pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) on social media – Current public interest trends and cross‐sectional analysis of YouTube and TikTok contents

January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that TikTok videos about alopecia areata focusing on personal experiences, especially from women, were more engaging, while YouTube videos from healthcare providers rated higher in quality and accuracy.

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community Updated hairloss treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia

659 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical caffeine. It emphasizes that there are multiple treatment options available in 2025.

community Iron Deficiency Hair Loss vs Androgenetic Alopecia

5 upvotes 3 years ago

Iron deficiency can mimic androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and cause hair loss, but it is rare in men. Recovery is possible with supplements if iron deficiency is the cause, but genetic hair loss may still progress.

community Has anyone had success treating androgenic hair loss topically?

4 upvotes 3 months ago

A woman with androgenic hair loss, likely due to PCOS, is seeking topical treatments as oral medications are not an option. Suggested treatments include topical finasteride, spironolactone, and clascoterone, with spironolactone and clascoterone being safer options due to lower systemic absorption risk.

community What actually causes hair loss / androgenic alopecia?

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

DHT sensitivity at the scalp increases with age, contributing to androgenic alopecia. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed for managing hair loss.

community What is preventing GT20029 from being the cure to androgenetic hair loss?

10 upvotes 1 year ago

GT20029 is discussed as a potential treatment for androgenetic hair loss by targeting androgen receptors, unlike finasteride which reduces DHT broadly. Concerns include its effectiveness, genetic variations in androgen receptors, and availability, with some skepticism about its potential as a true alternative.

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learn horsetail extract

Is horsetail extract strong enough to help with androgenic alopecia, or only mild hair loss? No published human trial has tested horsetail extract as a treatment for androgenic alopecia; the available evidence is laboratory work and trials of silicon supplements, which point at hair quality rather than at DHT-driven pattern baldness.

learn Pyrilutamide

What is pyrilutamide, and how does it help with androgenic alopecia or hair loss caused by DHT? Pyrilutamide (KX-826) is an investigational topical antiandrogen designed to block DHT at the androgen receptor in the scalp rather than lower DHT in the blood. Its sponsor has announced positive Phase III top-line results in China, but none of the data are peer-reviewed and it is not approved as a medicine anywhere.