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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Role of Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher serum androgens contribute to male pattern baldness.
research The Effects of Smoking on Hair Health: A Systematic Review
Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
research Morphological and Morphometric Study of the Androgenetic Alopecic Scalp Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Analysis Comparing Regional Differences
The study found that balding scalps have more thin hairs and larger oil glands, which might contribute to skin conditions related to hair loss.
research Androgenic Alopecia: Cross-Talk Between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways
Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
research Role of Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher testosterone and DHT levels are linked to hair loss in men, but not to prostate cancer risk.
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community 21M on Finasteride & Topical Minoxidil: Is My Frontal Thinning AGA or TE?
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Summer_Time
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43 upvotes
6 months ago A 21-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and is using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering adding oral minoxidil. They are unsure if the condition is androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or telogen effluvium (TE) and are advised to continue treatments and get a blood test.
community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA
The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.
community 1 and a half years on fin - hair is way worse.
The user reported worsening hair loss after 1.5 years on finasteride, questioning if chronic iron deficiency could be a cause. They noted no side effects from finasteride.
community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch
Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
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830 upvotes
1 year ago Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.