February 2022 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article provides an introduction to gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender and gender-nonbinary patients, designed as a continuing education activity, but does not report new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Small methods” This study developed dissolving microneedles incorporating a new AR degrader for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing that a single application leads to superior hair regeneration compared to daily minoxidil, without systemic toxicity or androgen-related issues.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This review discusses the relevance of human androgen receptor action in sports doping and examines the potential of cell-based biological assays for detecting androgenic anabolic steroid use, without presenting new research findings.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study outlines a hair regrowth treatment targeting hair follicle stem cells, 5-alpha reductase pathway, and microinflammation using PDGF and VEGF, but reports no clinical results.
July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study showed that androgenetic alopecia independently predicted higher mortality from diabetes and heart disease in both men and women, with increased rates in individuals with moderate or severe AGA.
This article reviews approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research findings, highlighting the need for further studies.
August 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This abstract reports no new research findings and instead provides information about the JAMA website features and usage terms.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, a taurine-based ionic liquid was developed to effectively penetrate the skin barrier and deliver antioxidants to hair follicles, reducing oxidative stress and promoting hair regrowth in an androgenic alopecia animal model.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Mandala Pharmacon Indonesia” In this study, researchers found that methanol extract from E. alba stem reduced the expression of the apoptosis marker gene Caspase-3 in T47D breast cancer cells, particularly at 100 ppm, achieving 1.859 times suppression compared to DMSO 2%.
52 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genome associations and newer topical formulations, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the main reason people lose hair, and while some think it's normal, others find it abnormal and want treatment.
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April 2021 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This review discusses cardiovascular risks associated with androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer patients and highlights ongoing research, including the potential reduced COVID-19 susceptibility, but reports no new results.
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.
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January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study suggests that the residues Val-889 and Arg-752 in the androgen receptor steroid binding domain are crucial for the intermolecular interaction necessary for receptor dimerization and function.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.
July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin may help treat male pattern baldness.
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July 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” In this study, a new formulation of all-trans retinoic acid bound to polyvinyl alcohol showed reduced skin inflammation and sustained drug release for up to six days compared to free ATRA in vitro and in vivo.
April 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that in androgenetic alopecia patients, there is enhanced expression of type 2 TGF-β and type II receptors in hair follicles, suggesting a link to hair growth cycle changes.
38 citations
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May 1971 in “Clinical genetics” This study suggests 5α‐androstan‐3α‐17β‐diol may be the true inducer of kidney enzymes in certain mice, while its induction mechanism likely involves pinocytosis rather than a receptor protein.
25 citations
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April 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Gsdma3 mutation in mice allows hair follicles to bypass a typical telogen phase and directly enter the anagen phase, suggesting Gsdma3's role in hair cycle transitions by regulating Wnt signaling.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that neither caffeine nor N,N-dimethylglycine treatments were toxic to balding or nonbalding dermal papilla cells and could stimulate calcium influx, indicating treatment responsiveness.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of the lncRNA AL136131.3 may inhibit hair shaft growth and promote hair follicle apoptosis in androgenetic alopecia by influencing key metabolic pathways.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the retinoid all-trans retinoic acid induced a catagen-like stage in human scalp hair follicles, suggesting upregulation of TGF-beta2 as a contributing mechanism.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reports that Abelson Interactor 1 (ABI1) regulates androgen receptor transcription in prostate cancer, identifying it as a potential target for new therapies addressing treatment resistance.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, algal oligosaccharides effectively countered key factors in androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis, improving hair growth indicators in vitro and in mice.
May 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study reported that an ATRA-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel (ATRA-NLC-Gel) improved symptoms of alopecia areata in mice by enhancing transdermal drug delivery, reducing skin irritation, and promoting hair regrowth through targeted follicle enrichment and pathway activation.
30 citations
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August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that TGase 3 may contribute to hair fiber scaffolding by forming specific isopeptide bonds between keratin intermediate filaments and keratin-associated proteins.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies” This study found that Regenera ActivaAMT significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction in both men and women with Androgenetic Alopecia, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to hair transplants.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, PGD2 treatment in keratinocytes increased testosterone production via reactive oxygen species, suggesting a potential role for the NRF2 pathway in androgenic alopecia treatment strategies.
October 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This literature review found that androgenetic alopecia has a complex multifactorial etiology and effective management should be tailored to individual severity and gender to improve patients' quality of life.