September 2023 in “Medicine” This study found increased infiltration of specific immune cells, such as γδ T cells and CD8+ T cells, in the bald scalp of male androgenetic alopecia patients, and identified four key immune-related genes potentially involved in hair loss development through interferon-γ signaling pathways.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” In this case report, a young Japanese man was diagnosed with scalp IgG4-related disease, which mimicked acne keloidalis nuchae but was identified by histopathology and elevated serum IgG4 levels as a systemic fibroinflammatory disorder, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in atypical scarring alopecia.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, AMD was observed more frequently in AGA patients, and a higher monocyte/HDL ratio was associated with increased AMD severity, especially in men.
January 2023 in “International journal of clinical medicine” This study found that women with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum gelsolin levels compared to women with androgenetic alopecia but without PCOS.
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August 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses treatment options for hair loss in women and reports no new clinical results; it highlights minoxidil as the only drug proven to effectively improve alopecia based on rigorous studies.
