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    Glossary Male-Pattern Hair Growth

    increased body and facial hair in males due to androgens

    Male-Pattern Hair Growth, also known as androgenic hair growth, refers to the distribution of body and facial hair in males, typically influenced by androgens like testosterone. This pattern includes the growth of facial hair (beard and mustache), chest hair, and pubic hair, and is often more pronounced and extensive compared to females due to higher levels of male hormones.

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    1. The importance of dual 5α-reductase inhibition in the treatment of male pattern hair loss: Results of a randomized placebo-controlled study of dutasteride versus finasteride Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006 · 215 citations
    2. Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2008 · 212 citations
    3. Evaluation and treatment of male and female pattern hair loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004 · 203 citations
    4. Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005 · 193 citations
    5. Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2011 · 185 citations
    6. A preliminary observation: Male pattern hair loss among hospitalized COVID‐19 patients in Spain – A potential clue to the role of androgens in COVID‐19 severity Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2020 · 134 citations
    7. Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dutasteride 0.5 mg once daily in male patients with male pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 92 citations
    8. The current role of laser/light sources in the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2007 · 68 citations
    9. Patients treated for male pattern hair with finasteride show, after discontinuation of the drug, altered levels of neuroactive steroids in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · 2014 · 61 citations
    10. Male pattern hair loss: current understanding International Journal of Dermatology · 1998 · 59 citations
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    1. What do you think are the biggest reasons for the rise in male pattern hair loss over the last 100 years? Reddit · 8 Aug 2026
    2. Is DHT actually the cause of male pattern hair loss or just a correlating factor? Why I think the research is more complicated than we're told and why I've been looking into GHK-Cu Reddit · 7 May 2026
    3. The Association between Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Male Pattern Hair Loss in Young Men Reddit · 26 Feb 2025
    4. I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern Reddit · 24 May 2024
    5. Study on Sugar Intake on Male Pattern Hair Loss Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
    6. Natural sweetener Stevia found to turbocharge male pattern baldness treatment: Mice given Stevia patch had 18 times better absorption of minoxidil and hair coverage of 67.5% in bald areas after just 35 days. Reddit · 26 Dec 2025
    7. What are the best hair restoration options for male pattern baldness in Orange County, including clinics, techniques, and costs? Reddit · 23 Dec 2025
    8. Does creatine really speed up hair loss if you have male pattern baldness? Reddit · 27 Sept 2025
    9. AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months Reddit · 26 Jan 2026
    10. Would taking Ketoconazole 2% shampoo before signs of male pattern baldness help delay hair loss? Reddit · 6 Nov 2023
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    1. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    2. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    3. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    4. Baricitinib JAK inhibitor pill used for severe alopecia areata
    5. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
    6. Saw Palmetto Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement
    7. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    8. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    9. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
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