1 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that medical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can effectively halt and reverse the condition's progression in many cases.
This study found that in men with androgenetic alopecia, elevated triglycerides were the only factor consistently associated with the condition, suggesting a potential link between AGA and lipid metabolism, although other hormonal, metabolic, and sleep factors were not significantly different after propensity score matching.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Gagamhwajung-hwan may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that young males with early onset androgenetic alopecia had higher testosterone levels, but did not show a significant difference in insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome compared to controls.
January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” This review discusses current and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, covering mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of both androgen-targeted and non-androgen-targeted approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2009 in “추계총회 및 학술대회” Natural Agiyeo Hair Cleaner may help hair grow in people with pattern baldness.
72 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this case series, researchers observed androgenetic alopecia in 20 prepubertal children with a strong genetic predisposition, despite the condition typically not occurring before puberty.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” This review evaluates laboratory models used in androgenetic alopecia research but reports no new findings, emphasizing the potential of human-derived 3-D models for future studies.
41 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that 58% of men aged 30-50 had androgenic alopecia, with disease severity increasing with age and many being candidates for medical treatment or hair transplantation.
46 citations
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the genetic research developments in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results, and highlights the potential for discovering novel therapeutic targets.
19 citations
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November 2010 in “PubMed” This review discusses advancements in the genetic understanding of androgenic alopecia and the FDA-approved treatments, including a new laser hair comb, but reports no clinical results.
March 2026 in “JID Innovations” In a mouse model study, researchers found that mutations in Aire reduced alopecia areata frequency, while Notch4 mutations did not lead to the disease, likely due to proximity with a resistance gene.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new genes linked to early hair loss were found, which also surprisingly connect to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that metabolic syndrome was more prevalent among androgenetic alopecia patients than controls, with higher serum RANTES levels suggesting a potential role in the syndrome's pathogenesis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in the parietal and occipital scalp of individuals with androgenetic alopecia, linked to developmental origins and susceptibility to hair loss, offering insights into genetic and epigenetic factors involved in AGA.
January 2015 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” In this study, patients with advanced androgenetic alopecia stages had higher carotid intima media thickness and worse aortic elasticity, suggesting a potential link to subclinical atherosclerosis.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that early onset of androgenetic alopecia in men is commonly associated with a history of alcohol consumption and paternal inheritance, while smoking was not linked to onset age.
10 citations
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October 2000 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of realistic patient expectations due to the psychosocial impact of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
37 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that among middle-aged Korean women, those with metabolic syndrome had a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, while no significant association was observed in men.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in males with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls, suggesting a significant association between the two conditions.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified altered neurological pathways and potential drug targets involved in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting areas for future research and possible therapies.
198 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses the development of an evidence-based guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research results.
14 citations
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April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses therapeutic options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while antiandrogen treatments prevent further hair loss and promote some regrowth, dramatic results are rare.
46 citations
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, depression was more common among women with androgenetic alopecia, while men showed higher levels of anxiety, aggressiveness, and a lack of adherence to treatment.
January 2016 in “China Medical Abstracts(Dermatology)” This article outlines diagnosis and treatment guidelines for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
This study presents a new model for the progression of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that the loss of attachment between the bulge's stem cells and the arrector pili muscle may contribute to irreversible hair miniaturization.
January 2026 in “OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)” In this study, researchers presented a novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia combining AR-PROTAC degradation with regenerative strategies and evaluated the potential of GT20029 as a topical treatment, proposing a three-phase protocol and future research hypotheses.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that combining microneedling with a topical glycosaminoglycan lotion improved hair density and follicular thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects except mild pain, suggesting potential synergistic benefits as a treatment.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”