November 2025 in “Research Repository UCD (University College Dublin)” This paper analyzes the representation of baldness in contemporary screen media, arguing that it reflects and perpetuates societal anxieties about masculinity, aging, and power, portraying hair loss as a disorder requiring intervention despite its natural occurrence and lack of health risks.
September 2025 in “Matics Jurnal Ilmu Komputer dan Teknologi Informasi (Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology)” This study found that among various predictive models for baldness risk, Random Forest Regression performed best with the lowest mean squared error and highest R², indicating strong predictive accuracy, especially with complex datasets, while Linear Regression was better suited to simpler datasets.
In this study, machine learning-based computer-aided diagnosis significantly improved accuracy in diagnosing alopecia areata compared to traditional visual methods, achieving up to 91.9% accuracy using different classifiers like CNN, SVM, and random forest models.
June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, significant upregulation of the genes SFRP2 and PTGDS was found in bald hair follicles of female pattern hair loss patients compared to non-bald follicles, suggesting these genes may be biomarkers and play a role in hair loss for this condition.
In this study, 13 men with male pattern baldness were rated significantly more attractive and somewhat healthier when wearing a custom-made toupee, with higher attractiveness ratings coming from male judges than female judges.
In this study conducted at Saveetha Dental College, researchers found that the severity of male androgenetic alopecia, as graded by Norwood's classification, increased with age, although other factors such as genetic or hormonal influences were not assessed.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Psychology Open” This study found that rigid perfectionism in men was associated with higher levels of baldness distress, with anxiety about physical aging partially mediating this relationship, regardless of age, level of baldness, cultural context, or racial identity.
August 2023 in “International journal of experimental research and review” This review highlights the causes and treatment options for alopecia, noting that while synthetic treatments often have side effects and limited efficacy, natural remedies offer promising, cost-effective alternatives with fewer adverse effects.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” This case report presents a 30-year-old man experiencing baldness.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that participants perceived bald men more negatively based on facial expressions and reported varied body dissatisfaction, which was weakly linked to wellbeing and muscularity behaviors.
May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a method for evaluating and treating the temporal peak regions in hair restoration surgery to achieve cosmetic harmony with the frontal hairline, while reporting no new clinical findings.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a concentric mini-micrografting method for extensively bald patients that achieves natural-looking hair restoration and maintains a normal appearance at all stages of treatment.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, the BaldGraphFormer framework, integrating visual and clinical data, outperformed unimodal baselines in early-stage androgenetic alopecia detection, achieving an F1-score of 97.62% and macro-average AUC of 0.992, suggesting its potential to support dermatological decision-making and early intervention.
July 2025 in “AACE Endocrinology and Diabetes” Ovarian hyperthecosis caused high testosterone and virilization symptoms in a 60-year-old woman, which improved after surgery.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” In this study, researchers found that specific genetic variations at loci rs1160312, rs6113491, and rs1041668 are independent risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in men, and these risks can be influenced by diet.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a topical dutasteride gel for treating male pattern baldness, finding that a formulation with 10% garlic extract showed the most promising results in promoting faster hair growth compared to other formulations tested.
December 2024 in “Routledge eBooks” In this study, the author explores ancient Egyptian attitudes towards male pattern baldness through interdisciplinary and biblical feminist perspectives, revealing that baldness was recognized as unattractive yet also associated with respect for older men's work ethic and masculinity.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study reviewed existing literature on Androgenetic Alopecia treatments, finding that minoxidil promotes hair growth but can cause side effects due to its traditional formulations. Novel delivery systems like film-forming sprays may reduce these side effects and enhance efficacy.
April 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study investigated the effectiveness of traditional Ayurvedic treatment, specifically Aaditya Pak Guduchi Tail with Shiroabhyanga massage, in reducing hair fall and dryness from Khalitya, finding it significantly improved hair and scalp health.
January 2024 in “Apple Academic Press eBooks” This source reports that while low vitamin levels are linked to various types of alopecia, the effectiveness of supplements is minimally supported by evidence and other toxicity can occur.
January 2023 in “Türkiye klinikleri adli tıp ve adli bilimler dergisi” This review discusses forensic DNA phenotyping, focusing on male pattern baldness and its prediction through SNP markers, but reports no new results.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that non-balding dermal papilla cells emphasized extracellular matrix organization and reduced inflammation when cultured in 3D or with adipose-derived stem cells, unlike balding cells which maintained inflammatory pathways.
October 2021 in “Gender & history” This article argues that baldness in late 19th- and early 20th-century Britain highlighted the fragility and vanity of masculinity through the social, cultural, and personal anxieties it provoked.
October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” This study found that baldness and a family history of this trait may be primary indicators for an increased likelihood of coronary artery disease among Iranian men undergoing elective coronary angiography.
This genome-wide association study of over 70,000 men identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, highlighting pathways that could help explain its underlying biology.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that co-culturing dermal papilla cells in a 3D structure with adipose-derived stem cells may enhance the expression of hair inductivity markers compared to 2D cultures.
This article reviews various aspects of hair and hair loss but does not report new research findings.
November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found weak epidemiological associations between male pattern baldness and coronary heart disease, but no significant genetic link, though specific loci shared risks with other conditions.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” This study found that male volunteers with baldness had significantly decreased levels of gonadotropin hormones LH and FSH compared to healthy men, suggesting potential treatment targets for androgenetic alopecia.