research Is the Comb Over Dying? A Mouse Model for Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia)
The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.
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research Male-Pattern Baldness, Common Latent Viruses, and Microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There a Difference Between Frontal and Vertex Baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research Evaluation of Five Hundred Patients Using Ahmad’s NPRT System for Documenting Male Pattern Baldness
Ahmad's NPRT system accurately documents and predicts male pattern baldness.
research Male-Pattern Baldness Susceptibility Locus at 20p11
Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.
research Does Prostaglandin D2 Hold the Cure to Male Pattern Baldness?
Prostaglandin D₂ might be targeted for new male pattern baldness treatments.
research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study
Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Current Treatments, Future Prospects
Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
research Human Gene Correlation Analysis: A Tool for the Identification of Transcriptionally Co-Expressed Genes
The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
research The Endocrinology of Baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients After Finasteride Treatment for a Year
Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Early-Onset Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Findings from a Case-Control Study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research Acne Tarda and Male-Pattern Baldness Unmasking Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Case and Review
A woman with acne and baldness was found to have a rare ovarian condition but successfully had a child through fertility treatment.
research Can Male-Pattern Baldness Be Prevented? Promising Results from a Study on Treating Male-Pattern Baldness with Oral Finasteride
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research FGF9 for Baldness
Increasing the levels of a protein called FGF9 can promote hair growth, but humans may not respond the same way due to a lack of certain cells.
research Study on Kesha Shareera with Special Reference to Male Pattern Baldness in Relation to Daihika Prakruti
Certain Prakruti types are more prone to early male pattern baldness.
research Computational Derivation of a Molecular Framework for Hair Follicle Biology from Disease Genes
The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.
research Clock Genes, Hair Growth, and Aging
Circadian clock genes are important for hair growth and may affect aging-related hair loss and graying.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse, and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Increased DHT Levels in Androgenic Alopecia Selected to Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Antisense Oligonucleotide Targeting Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 Stimulates Cellular Activity of Hair Follicles in an In Vitro Organ Culture System
Targeting FGFR-1 with antisense oligonucleotides may help treat baldness by increasing hair follicle activity.
research Possible Association Between Androgenic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer and Testicular Germ Cell Tumor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
research Toupee or Not Toupee? Social Perceptions of Male Pattern Baldness
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
research Forensic DNA Phenotyping: Male Pattern Baldness: Traditional Review
DNA markers can help predict male pattern baldness, useful in criminal and missing person cases.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are upregulated in hair follicles and skin tissues in chronic discoid lupus erythematosus.
research Identification of Biomarkers in Affected Hair Follicles from Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus by Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis
Key genes linked to immune response are highly active in lupus-affected hair follicles.
research News in Brief
Researchers found potential new targets for treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, and identified a possible cause and treatment for male pattern baldness and eczema.
research Hair Replacement Surgery for Male Pattern Alopecia
Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.