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.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Contemporary Medicine” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia and its effects but reports no new clinical results, highlighting that current treatments offer only temporary therapeutic benefits.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that microneedle-assisted delivery of PEGylated recombinant human fusion collagen significantly improved hair regrowth and density in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model and in a small clinical trial with AGA patients, suggesting potential efficacy and safety for this treatment approach.
January 2025 in “Bali Medical Journal” This study found a significant correlation between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in the scalp microbiome and female androgenetic alopecia, with notable prevalence differences in specific bacterial groups between affected and non-affected women.
January 2026 in “Biomacromolecules” This study reports that a novel nanolipogel with moderate rigidity (NLG-2.5) enhances transdermal delivery of fucosterol, displaying superior permeability, targeting hair follicles, and promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia model mice by inhibiting inflammation and androgen pathways and promoting angiogenesis.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported significant improvements in hair density and growth ratio in androgenetic alopecia patients receiving concentrated growth factor injections, with benefits sustained for 6 months.
16 citations
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August 2015 in “Protein Expression and Purification” This study found that recombinant human FGF9 expressed in Arabidopsis thaliana oil bodies significantly promoted the proliferation of NIH/3T3 cells.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Wieś Jutra” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit testosterone-induced expression of TGF-beta1 and type I procollagen, potentially explaining its role in preventing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” This study found that iontophoresis with growth factor cocktail including fibroblast growth factor 5-short significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that FUE megasession with a specific surgical design is an effective and satisfactory treatment for Asian patients with high-grade male androgenetic alopecia, achieving natural hair density and high patient and doctor satisfaction, with minimal side effects.
44 citations
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January 2006 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This research suggests that testosterone-induced expression of TGF-beta1 and type I procollagen may lead to perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, with finasteride inhibiting this process as a possible mechanism for its effects.
January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that Korean adolescents with androgenetic alopecia tend to have milder symptoms than adults and a higher prevalence of family history of alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Der Hautarzt” This article discusses approaches to diagnosing and treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, a newly designed protein degrader targeting androgen receptors showed promise in reversing hair regrowth inhibition in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential as a novel and safe treatment strategy.
November 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this review, cosmetic practices such as non-ablative lasers, autologous fat injections, and oral isotretinoin may help alleviate certain symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, while treatments like deep chemical peels and ablative laser therapies are contraindicated due to potential scarring risks.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” In this study, researchers reviewed cases of EGFR inhibitor-induced folliculitis decalvans and reported the first known occurrences associated with afatinib in three female NSCLC patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and management to improve patient quality of life.
5 citations
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May 2008 in “Nature Precedings” In this study, trichoscopy was used to diagnose female androgenic alopecia with 92% specificity by identifying specific hair and scalp patterns.
July 2022 in “http://isrctn.com/” Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Fas/FasL pathway may play a role in alopecia areata.
66 citations
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February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The researchers reported that adenosine increases FGF-7 expression in dermal papilla cells, which may stimulate hair growth via the A2b adenosine receptor and cAMP pathway.
November 2018 in “Chin J Clin Lab Mgt (Electronic Edition)” This paper introduces Concentration Growth Factor (CGF) as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no clinical findings on its effectiveness in promoting hair growth.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” This study reviewed 18 postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting frontotemporal hairline recession and eyebrow loss, often treated with steroids, triamcinolone, and other medications.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that oral finasteride improved hair growth and reduced hair shedding in male patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no significant side effects observed.
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses a potential link between adipocyte-myofibroblast transition and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting AMT may play a role in fibrosis associated with the condition but presents no new results.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” This article discusses various treatments for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, noting the condition's aesthetic and psychological impact.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This article reviews the general, pathophysiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of alopecia frontal fibrosante, highlighting its irreversible nature and the importance of early diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
129 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that trichoscopy criteria can distinguish female androgenic alopecia from chronic telogen effluvium, with specific features achieving 98% diagnostic specificity.
179 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women involves selective follicular inflammation, and finasteride treatment may slow disease progression, suggesting a potential androgen-related component.