19 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers observed that in advanced androgenetic alopecia, increased DNA damage in the frontal bald area may lead to cell apoptosis due to impaired repair capacity.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” This study concluded that psychological well-being and self-image among Filipino males with androgenetic alopecia may be influenced by age, education level, and disease severity.
July 2022 in “http://isrctn.com/” Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.
This study examined serum PSA levels in women with androgenetic alopecia to evaluate their potential as a marker for androgen effects on target organs.
This study investigated the potential mechanisms of Curcuma aeruginosa in treating androgenetic alopecia and identified 66 bioactive compounds interacting with proteins involved in the disorder, suggesting its involvement in hormone response and specific signaling pathways.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found no correlation between the severity of androgenetic alopecia and the severity of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients, contrary to some previous research.
June 2026 in “JAAD International” Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of hair loss.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Stem cell therapies might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the novel IPC analog SIG-1451 may inhibit inflammatory cytokine release in cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis.
June 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this observational study, researchers found a strong association between higher alcohol and smoking indices and increased severity of male androgenetic alopecia.
This study found that androgenetic alopecia in Chinese college students is more prevalent in males and is significantly associated with rosacea, with clinic patients experiencing a higher disease burden.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia is associated with insulin resistance, elevated adipokines levels, and dyslipidemia in males, while female patients generally maintained a normal hormonal profile.
July 2025 in “Physiological Reviews” This study presents male pattern androgenetic alopecia (mpAGA) as a natural physiological process involving reversible transformation of hair follicles, but notes unresolved links with androgen mechanisms and highlights potential research avenues beyond androgen receptor signaling for treatment exploration.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” This study found no association between androgenetic alopecia and increased prostate volume or serum PSA levels in male patients aged 25–45.
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the approval status of 5α-reductase inhibitors for androgenetic alopecia, noting finasteride is FDA-approved for certain men while dutasteride is not approved in the US for this condition; it reports no new results.
March 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study found that changes in the expression of the Agouti gene contribute to the pale pigmentation in beach mice, with implications for melanocyte development and localization.
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February 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” This abstract provides no research findings; it is just information about the JAMA Dermatology journal's website and access options.
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October 2021 in “Skin health and disease” This study found no significant epidemiological or genetic association between androgenetic alopecia and severe COVID-19 in a British cohort, but suggests shared genetic pathways may exist.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the authors highlight the potential of intradermal microinjections of dutasteride as an adjunctive therapy for androgenetic alopecia, though they note that information on its effectiveness remains limited.
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June 2000 in “PubMed” This article reviews the molecular mechanisms involved in androgenetic alopecia, focusing on the role of type 2 5α-reductase and DHT, but presents no new findings.
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August 2020 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” This study found that combining concentrated growth factor injections with minoxidil treatment significantly improved hair growth and participant satisfaction in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses genetic factors and associated diseases linked to androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the K19 promoter is active in certain gastrointestinal cancer cells and its activity is influenced by the interaction between GKLF and Sp1 transcription factors.
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March 2017 in “PubMed” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia showed significantly decreased antioxidant activity and increased oxidative stress markers, suggesting a role for oxidative stress in the condition.
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
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December 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study outlines treatment options for alopecia, suggesting intralesional corticosteroids for localized adult cases and Janus Kinase inhibitors for severe cases, emphasizing a balance between hair regrowth rate and managing side effects.
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May 2021 in “Genetics and Biodiversity Journal” In this study, the ethanolic extract of Citrullus colocynthis demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and reduced cancer cell numbers in vitro, suggesting potential for pharmacological use.
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December 2018 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This study found that combining electrotherapy with aromatherapy led to increased hair shaft thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia, although no changes in the scalp were observed.
May 2026 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This narrative literature review found that combined therapies such as minoxidil, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma are more effective than isolated treatments for androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and quality. The study highlights the role of pharmaceutical intervention in enhancing treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.