26 citations
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified two independent genetic variants near the androgen receptor gene strongly associated with androgenetic alopecia in men.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the novel IPC analog SIG-1451 may inhibit inflammatory cytokine release in cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis.
136 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair count and density in areas with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with differing outcomes based on the PRP collection device used.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, autologous cellular micrografts significantly improved hair parameters in androgenic alopecia patients, showing promise as an effective treatment without dangerous side effects.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may offer a simple and cost-effective treatment option for androgenetic alopecia in men, with around 70% of participants showing mild to excellent improvement.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Blood tests for tumor cells could improve prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment; hair loss severity linked to a gene affecting prostate conditions.
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that GPR40 agonists may promote hair growth by inducing angiogenesis via specific molecular pathways in both cell and animal models, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study investigated AGA professionals' perspectives and found that 42% were misled by commercial influences, underestimated these biases' extent, and faced ethical challenges in treatment due to societal pressures and misinformation, highlighting a need for evidence-based guidance and research scrutiny tools.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study reports the first case of atrichia with papular lesions in a Taiwanese family without a detectable mutation in the HR gene.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report highlights a patient with Ayme-Gripp syndrome, revealing an association between the syndrome and hypothyroidism, and underscores the importance of considering rare genetic conditions in differential diagnoses of endocrinopathies.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found no correlation between serum PSA levels and the severity of androgenetic alopecia at baseline in men.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” This survey reported that 37.6% of male AGA patients were satisfied with their treatments, with the highest satisfaction for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and revealed differing perceptions between physicians and patients about AGA's impact on confidence and treatment involvement.
86 citations
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January 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study developed the Alopecia Areata Investigator Global Assessment (AA-IGA) to measure scalp-hair loss in alopecia areata patients, incorporating perspectives of both patients and clinicians to define treatment success.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that GPT-4o demonstrated high concordance with in-person and image-based provider assessments in generating SALT scores for alopecia areata, suggesting its potential as an adjunct tool in clinical practice for automating these assessments.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining stromal vascular fraction with PRP injections significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss more effectively than PRP alone in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that prostaglandin D2 promotes androgen receptor and AKT signaling in human dermal papilla cells through the DP2 receptor, potentially contributing to androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Wrist Surgery” In this pilot study on treating dorsal wrist ganglion, PRP injection showed limited effectiveness at 1-year follow-up compared to aspiration alone, with most PRP-treated patients experiencing ganglion recurrence, suggesting that an RCT would need at least 46 patients per group to further assess PRP's utility.
46 citations
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, subdermal platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair count and shaft caliber in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, with monthly treatments potentially offering greater benefits.
82 citations
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July 2012 in “Brain pathology” This study found that LGR5 may play a significant role in maintaining brain cancer stem-like cells and is associated with glioma progression and poor outcomes.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ASHRS) but does not present new research findings.
September 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study established an IRGDS model with diagnostic capability for alopecia areata, which may serve as an auxiliary marker for the condition.
January 2020 in “Proyecto de investigación:” This study found a significant association between AGDAC measurements and the presence of PCOS, suggesting it could be an effective clinical tool in diagnosing the condition and its phenotypes, especially when combined with AMH.
In this study, personalized PRP therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in a patient with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential benefit but emphasizing the need for broader clinical trials.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review analyzed 17 recent clinical trials on platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results; the authors seek a consensus on optimal PRP use.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that oral setipiprant was safe but did not improve scalp hair growth compared to placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia.
This article reviews current understanding of Hutchinson–Gilford Progeria Syndrome and suggests RNA-based treatments show promise, but no new clinical findings are reported.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article discusses the role of HR gene mutations in differentiating atrichia with papular lesions from alopecia universalis, but presents no new experimental results.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia as a potential early marker for benign prostatic hyperplasia but reports no new clinical findings.
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.
9 citations
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that the peach gene CTG134 mediates auxin-ethylene crosstalk, affecting root hair growth and hormone-regulated processes in plants.