22 citations
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in male androgenetic alopecia, the contrast enhanced phototrichogram technique was superior in detecting changes in hair density and thickness compared to other methods.
124 citations
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April 1992 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study observed that cells from androgen-sensitive areas like the beard and scrotum showed higher androgen receptor levels compared to those from non-balding scalp areas, supporting the role of dermal papilla in follicle growth responses to androgens.
February 1990 in “PubMed” This study observed that hirsute females displayed increased S-phase hair bulb cells and decreased G0/1-phase cells compared to healthy females, with a strong correlation between S-phase percentages and DHEA-S levels.
30 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that miniaturization of hair is present in some women with androgenetic alopecia, but diagnosis may also be based on differences in hair shaft diameter between scalp regions.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.
12 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp biophysical characteristics in androgen-sensitive areas compared to non-sensitive areas and healthy controls.
December 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study compared the diagnostic effectiveness of Folliscope and Trichoscope in 100 men with androgenetic alopecia, concluding that using both methods enhances diagnostic accuracy by providing complementary insights—Trichoscope highlights patterns while Folliscope offers objective measurements.
January 2020 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This article presents a clinical approach to diagnosing and managing hirsutism from a dermatological perspective, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study reviews the interplay between endocrine factors and genetic predisposition in androgenetic alopecia, highlighting various treatment options, including new medical, surgical, and light-based therapies, though some remain relatively unexplored.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
6 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that a gene from hamster flank organs is indirectly regulated by androgens, despite lacking direct androgen responsive elements, indicating involvement of androgen-dependent transcription factors.
3 citations
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June 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses the genetic and hormonal factors contributing to male pattern hair loss but reports no new experimental results.
This article reviews the causes and pattern of androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research findings.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
66 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study suggests that the paradoxical effects of androgens on hair growth are due to differential gene expression in hair follicles, possibly established during embryogenesis.
February 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This article reviews the current understanding, clinical features, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Women's health” This narrative review discusses various causes and treatments of hirsutism in women, emphasizing the importance of identifying androgen-secreting tumors, but does not present new study results.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review highlights that pediatric hirsutism, often linked to endocrine, metabolic, genetic, or neoplastic disorders, requires comprehensive evaluation to prevent long-term health issues, integrating advancements in androgen biosynthesis understanding and diagnostic and management strategies.
10 citations
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June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome self-reported higher hirsutism scores compared to clinician assessments, but only clinician scores correlated with biochemical markers of hyperandrogenism.
18 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews emerging opportunities and challenges in male reproductive medicine, including advancements and unmet needs in erectile dysfunction, androgen deficiency, and fertility, but reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” This article discusses the role of androgens in hair follicle changes, explaining how dihydrotestosterone contributes to hair thinning on the scalp, while promoting thicker facial hair in men, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” This review discusses the impact of hormones on female sexual function and dysfunction, highlighting the complexity and gaps in basic research, and reports no new clinical findings.
20 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study identified polycystic ovarian syndrome as the most common cause of hirsutism among patients and found a positive correlation between hirsutism severity and free testosterone levels.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” In this study, saw palmetto supplements showed varied effects on cell growth in vitro and did not significantly inhibit growth in the hamster flank organ model despite a notable trend.
6 citations
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January 1996 in “Endocrine-related Cancer” In this study, combining flutamide with finasteride showed additive effects in reducing tumor and prostate growth in a mouse model predictive of androgen-sensitive prostate cancer.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found that SDR5A1 gene expression was similar between hirsute women, normal women, and men, suggesting it may not explain differences in hair growth among these groups.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “PloS one” This study found that among men over 70, certain genetic variants associated with skin pigmentation affect serum PSA levels, with implications for how sun sensitivity and exposure may influence prostate cancer risk.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study reports that comorbidities and anti-androgen therapy were associated with lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rates among patients with androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need to promote vaccination within this group.
5 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology” This study concluded that prepubertal girls with hypertrichosis have androgen receptors with enhanced sensitivity, which may contribute to their increased body hair growth.
24 citations
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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” This study found that minoxidil suppressed androgen receptor functions and stability, suggesting its potential use in treating diseases related to the androgen-AR pathway.