15 citations,
April 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hairless gene not strongly linked to baldness.
11 citations,
November 2017 in “Hong Kong Medical Journal” Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer, and requires early treatment to manage these risks.
10 citations,
December 2014 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lower growth factors linked to balding in androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations,
December 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease” Finasteride can cause muscle pain and high creatine kinase levels, but stopping the medication may resolve symptoms.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
7 citations,
January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jagged1 and Epidermal Growth Factor together significantly increased hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed hair.
7 citations,
March 2019 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Finasteride use is not clearly linked to an increased risk of male breast cancer.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
4 citations,
April 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride for female hair loss has low side effects, more research needed.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The article concludes that treating hair loss requires careful research, understanding the causes, and personalized treatment plans.
3 citations,
March 2015 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Phospholipids from pig lungs can significantly promote hair growth.
2 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Some plants can promote hair growth and are becoming more popular due to fewer side effects.
2 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
1 citations,
February 2020 in “Cureus” Women with PCOS are more likely to have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, and hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
January 2024 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Solanum nigrum extract may help regrow hair.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
July 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Trazodone and chlorpromazine may help treat sexual dysfunction caused by finasteride and SSRIs.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
December 2018 in “Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences” Some plants like Eclipta alba, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Rumex japonicus may help hair growth.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Public interest in finasteride's sexual side effects has significantly increased.
378 citations,
November 2011 in “Human reproduction update” Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.
78 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” TGF-β1 from dermal papilla cells suppresses hair growth, and targeting it may help treat androgenetic alopecia.
60 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment may stimulate hair growth by promoting blood vessel formation, increasing growth factors, and preventing cell death.
59 citations,
April 2011 in “Retina-the Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases” Finasteride may help treat chronic CSC, improving vision.
46 citations,
May 1986 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone affect hair growth, and new techniques like the folliculogram help study it, but fully understanding hair growth is still complex.
41 citations,
March 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.