28 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
23 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
11 citations,
November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
29 citations,
March 2010 in “Cancer epidemiology” Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” COVID-19 may harm male reproductive health and lower testosterone levels, potentially affecting fertility and causing erectile dysfunction. More research is needed.
January 2023 in “IJEM case reports” A 15-year-old girl with no menstrual period was diagnosed with a genetic condition that makes her body unable to respond to male hormones, leading to female characteristics despite having male genetic makeup.
9 citations,
November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
14 citations,
December 2016 in “Sexual Medicine” Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
28 citations,
April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “MedChemComm” New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
1 citations,
January 2011 The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
43 citations,
April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
75 citations,
February 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.
51 citations,
November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
26 citations,
November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two gene areas linked to male pattern baldness found, more research needed.
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June 2001 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain genetic variations in the AR and ERβ genes can affect androgen levels in women.
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September 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
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July 2005 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
9 citations,
September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
1 citations,
February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.
December 2017 in “PubMed” Society's pressure to have children later in life favors genes that increase the risk of early baldness in male offspring.
57 citations,
February 2007 in “International Journal of Cancer” A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
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6 citations,
February 2013 in “Medical Oncology” Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
December 2023 in “JCEM case reports” A new gene variant causes glucocorticoid resistance in a mother and son.