21 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study found that male pattern hair loss may be associated with differences in serum levels of androstenedione, cortisol, 17 beta-estradiol, and luteinizing hormone, compared to controls.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that prolonged use of finasteride and dutasteride in young men with androgenic alopecia is linked to a decline in semen quality over time, particularly affecting sperm motility and DNA integrity, with dutasteride showing a slightly greater impact than finasteride.
March 2025 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” This study found that long-term use of dutasteride in men taking it for androgenetic alopecia may lead to persistent decreases in semen volume and sperm motility, potentially impacting fertility, with significant impairment observed after 17.8 to 20.3 months of treatment.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found significant differences in serum total lipid, phospholipid, and triglyceride levels between patients with androgenetic alopecia and those without but no differences in LDL, HDL, or total cholesterol.
September 2023 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher obesity-related parameters, such as fat percentage and BMI, compared to healthy controls, but observed no differences in cardiovascular markers like CIMT and EFT.
September 1997 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hormonal differences affect male pattern baldness.
8 citations
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April 1991 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study found that cyproterone acetate significantly reduced both serum 3α-AdiolG levels and hirsutism scores in women with idiopathic hirsutism, PCOS, or 21-hydroxylase deficiency, suggesting its effectiveness in treating excessive hair growth.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” This discussion highlights the use of minimal incision extraction for lipoma removal, noting that it is a favored technique among dermatologists due to its efficiency, despite some hesitance with larger lipomas.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that individuals with early-onset androgenetic alopecia showed significant differences in metabolic parameters compared to those with normal-onset alopecia, suggesting a potential link between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome. However, the nature of this relationship remains uncertain.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this cross-sectional study, researchers observed that individuals with early-onset androgenetic alopecia showed significant differences in hair growth parameters and metabolic factors compared to those with normal-onset AGA, suggesting a potential association with metabolic syndrome, though more research is needed to clarify this relationship.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that the TrichoScan Professional V3.0.8.76 shows high reproducibility in measuring hair count and density but may not be effective for distinguishing hair growth phases in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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June 1991 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that caucasian subjects had higher serum levels of 5 alpha-reduced androgen metabolites compared to Chinese subjects, suggesting racial differences in 5 alpha-reductase activity and a potential mechanism for increased body hair in caucasian men.
13 citations
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August 1995 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that hair canal and follicle diameters, outer root sheath area, and terminal-to-vellus hair ratios were significantly reduced in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to normal controls.
January 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Optometry” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher rates of dry eye symptoms and meibomian gland dysfunction compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential link between the condition and these ocular issues.
January 2021 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study evaluated oxidative stress parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia but does not report new clinical outcomes.
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December 2017 in “Turkderm” This study investigated the factors affecting androgenetic alopecia and found no significant correlation between androgenetic alopecia and ischemia-modified albumin levels in young male subjects.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method, hair distribution width (HDW), improves accuracy in diagnosing androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
December 2010 in “TSpace” In this study, selective overexpression of androgen receptors in muscle cells increased lean muscle mass and reduced fat mass in transgenic rodents, suggesting a potential target for drug development.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego” In this study, female patients with androgenetic alopecia reported high stress levels, but the type of hair loss treatment did not significantly affect stress alleviation.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” This study found that curcumin lowered fasting blood sugar levels and improved menstruation characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but it did not affect other metabolic, hormonal, or hirsutism indices.
December 2023 in “Palestinian medical and pharmaceutical journal/Palestinian medical & pharmaceutical journal” The pilot study found that while women with habitual short sleep increased their sleep duration by an average of 40.7 minutes, there were no significant changes in insulin sensitivity, androgens, or leptin levels post-intervention, suggesting further research is needed.
February 2026 in “European Urology”
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February 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that androgenic alopecia is present in 22% of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is associated with acne and hirsutism, but not with increased biochemical hyperandrogenemia or metabolic dysfunction beyond PCOS.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that after treatment with platelet-rich plasma, male androgenetic alopecia patients showed significant improvements in hair count, hair diversity, and reduction in certain dermoscopic features.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes androgenetic alopecia in two young siblings, highlighting its occurrence in children and suggesting a possible familial pattern given their mother's similar condition.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found no significant difference in psychological stress between males with and without androgenetic alopecia. Social and cultural factors might influence perceptions of alopecia's impact.
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January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” This review analyzes studies on autologous platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia, reporting mixed results and highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
May 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” This study found that both buffy coat and apheresis PRP are effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with buffy coat PRP associated with higher patient-reported improvement despite lower platelet counts.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study's review of existing research found insufficient data to determine the impact of skin type on the effectiveness of low-light laser therapy for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, with a notable lack of data on darker skin types.