48 citations,
February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania” IMA may indicate oxidative stress in skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” The document concludes that hair follicles have a complex environment and our understanding of it is growing, but there are limitations when applying animal study findings to humans.
37 citations,
October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Andrology” Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
4 citations,
May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The method improves natural appearance in hair restoration by properly evaluating and treating the temporal peak region.
May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The method improves natural appearance in hair restoration by properly evaluating and treating the temporal peak region.
24 citations,
June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
51 citations,
November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
38 citations,
February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AR/EDA2R gene linked to early-onset female hair loss, but 20p11 gene not involved.
19 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” The review concluded that male pattern baldness is mostly seen negatively, affecting attractiveness and social appeal.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
4 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using more minoxidil solution can lead to better hair growth, but people often use only half the recommended amount. Education and motivation can improve results.
29 citations,
March 2010 in “Cancer epidemiology” Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.
9 citations,
July 2018 in “Medicine” Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Social Psychology” Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
31 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.
9 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Neuroradiology” A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
1 citations,
March 2013 in “PubMed” The study found that it's hard to tell the difference between two types of hair loss, alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, by looking at symptoms and tissue samples.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different levels of microRNAs in different parts of the scalp can cause male pattern baldness.
66 citations,
January 2001 in “Vitamins and hormones” Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.
37 citations,
January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with early onset baldness have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their heart disease risk.
21 citations,
December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
17 citations,
December 2004 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
13 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods” Men with male-pattern baldness have higher levels of certain testosterone metabolites and may have more active androgen metabolism.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
8 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.