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research Evidence for a polygenic contribution to androgenetic alopecia

26 citations , May 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study provides evidence that a polygenic component contributes to the heritable risk for androgenetic alopecia, indicating the need for further research to identify the complex biological pathways involved.

research Male-pattern hair loss: Comprehensive identification of the associated genes as a basis for understanding pathophysiology

April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik”

This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.

research Androgenetic alopecia: Identification of four genetic risk loci and evidence for the contribution of WNT signaling to its etiology

January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation”

This study aimed to identify unknown genetic risk loci associated with androgenetic alopecia by examining SNPs at 12 genomic loci but did not find complete heritable risk factors.

research GWAS for male-pattern baldness identifies 71 susceptibility loci explaining 38% of the risk

57 citations , November 2017 in “Nature Communications”

This genome-wide association study identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, with 30 novel loci, explaining 38% of the risk and suggesting shared pathways with lifespan and cancer traits.

research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019

July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This article previews a Journal of Investigative Dermatology quiz on diagnosing male androgenetic alopecia and offers no new research results.

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community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

224 upvotes 9 months ago

Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

community New BBC article on Finasteride just dropped

in Chat 318 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and minoxidil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with mixed opinions on side effects like sexual dysfunction and mood changes. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about potential risks and insufficient information.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 4 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community Im still very very afraid of a possible ban of Finasteride and dutasteride in the EU

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 1 year ago

There is concern about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride in the EU, with users discussing the impact on hair loss treatment. Some suggest alternative treatments or express skepticism about the likelihood of a ban.

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