2 citations
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January 2005 This study found that men with vertex type androgenetic alopecia had higher triglyceride levels and lower HDL cholesterol levels compared to those with normal hair, suggesting it may be a marker of hyperlipidemia.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, the researchers developed a quantum algorithm, QuantAnts machines, which identified complexes of CD9, CD34, and CD74 as potential targets for certain cancers involving the RAS pathway.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses hormonal mechanisms underlying androgenetic alopecia but does not report any new findings; it reviews the roles of dihydrotestosterone and available FDA-approved treatments.
This paper reviews female androgenetic alopecia and highlights the importance of differentiating it from other hair loss conditions, noting its potential association with hyperandrogenism in premenopausal women, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This correspondence discusses acne development in male androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that A-FABP serum levels were significantly higher in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to controls, and the authors concluded that A-FABP could serve as a biomarker for early detection of this condition.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” This article discusses the ethical concerns and implications of a partnership between the National Prostate Cancer Coalition and Viadur, including the perceived endorsement of a specific drug.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Der Hautarzt” This review discusses the current literature on platelet rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while some studies report positive outcomes, they often suffer from methodological weaknesses and inconsistent results.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This review discusses the increased prevalence of androgenic alopecia in men and women, highlighting the limited FDA-approved treatment options, and reports no clinical results; the authors note adherence challenges due to prolonged drug use.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum levels of testosterone and DHT compared to controls, suggesting a significant role of serum androgens in AGA development and progression.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VIP reduces hair pigmentation by decreasing melanin production.
July 2026 in “Pediatric Allergy and Immunology”
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case study describes an extremely rare instance of androgen-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma in a patient with non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
January 2019 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study observed that dutasteride treatment led to improvement in acne vulgaris among two male patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a treatment option for concurrent conditions.
11 citations
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May 2012 in “Genesis” This study in mutant mice found that Bmpr2 and Acvr2a are individually redundant, but together essential for normal hair follicle development, with their reduction causing rapid hair cycling and graying.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This review discusses the roles of androgens and androgen receptor in skin diseases like acne and hirsutism, and highlights the promise of antiandrogen drugs, reporting no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
42 citations
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” This study suggests that the AGA risk haplotype in Europeans was driven to high frequency by positive selection, likely associated with a variant in the EDA2R gene.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This article reviews the causes and current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical findings and highlighting the need for more therapeutic choices.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” This study evaluated potential penile vascular changes and persistent adverse effects in men discontinuing 5α-reductase inhibitors for androgenic alopecia, but no new clinical results were reported.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that Ang1 improved survival and proliferation in human follicle dermal papilla cells under DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for androgenetic alopecia.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.
December 2022 in “Small methods” This study developed dissolving microneedles incorporating a new AR degrader for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing that a single application leads to superior hair regeneration compared to daily minoxidil, without systemic toxicity or androgen-related issues.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This abstract does not provide any specific results or findings but describes male androgenic alopecia as a progressive and psychologically distressing hair-loss disorder involving hair follicle miniaturization.
11 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of cell science” In this study, researchers found that AGD1 is crucial for membrane recruitment during root hair development in Arabidopsis thaliana, with its pleckstrin homology domain essential for targeting specific plasma membrane regions.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reports a rare instance of an estradiol-secreting adrenocortical carcinoma in a 58-year-old male, causing feminization and Marie-Antoinette syndrome, with potential paraneoplastic aortitis.
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.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review discusses the use of dutasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2012 in “Current opinion in urology” This study suggests that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce the rate of clinical progression in men with low-risk prostate cancer who choose active surveillance.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that in vivo, a novel microneedle system for valproic acid delivery may improve hair regrowth efficacy by upregulating hair follicle development pathways more effectively than topical application.