32 citations,
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March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found different balding patterns in men of color.
29 citations,
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13 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Surgeons need to understand natural hair patterns for better hair restoration results.
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January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Male pattern baldness may predict prostate cancer risk.
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Different hair loss patterns may be linked to varying male hormone levels.
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19 citations,
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17 citations,
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.
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January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
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June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
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