This article reviews various cosmetic and skincare products used in dermatology for preventive and treatment purposes, highlighting their role in conditions such as atopic dermatitis, photoaging, and male pattern baldness, but reports no new results.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that thermal imaging may aid in diagnosing cellulitis, potentially improving patient care, although its applicability to certain cases requires further investigation.
This case report describes a 21-year-old man with alopecia areata presenting as a U-shaped hair loss pattern resembling Hamilton grade VII male-pattern baldness, with no signs of inflammation or related conditions.
May 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice” This abstract notes that while treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for preventing further hair loss, they require continuous use, have limited efficacy in reversing baldness, and have possible side effects.
33 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers described a formulation process for Ratanjot hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria roots, reporting traditional uses of the oil in preventing hair loss, baldness, premature greying, and promoting hair growth, but did not present empirical results.
48 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Male pattern baldness is common and can be managed with early intervention.
June 2019 in “The Professional Medical Journal” In this prospective study, the addition of the steroid triamcinolone to the tumescent solution was significantly more effective in preventing post-operative edema in hair transplant patients than a postoperative oral steroid course, showing a 93.3% success rate compared to 57.8% in the oral steroid group.
January 2017 in “Revista da Universidade Vale do Rio Verde” This review discusses the use of finasteride for treating androgenic alopecia in men and examines its potential impacts on health, such as anxiety, libido, and fertility, without presenting new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study explains that alopecia areata, a long-term immune-mediated disorder causing patchy baldness, results from an immunological attack on hair follicles, often in genetically predisposed individuals, with a complex mix of immunological, environmental, and genetic factors involved in its development.
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December 2019 in “Formuly farmacii” This article reviews the complex etiology of alopecia and emphasizes the need for detailed pathogenesis studies in animal models to develop effective personalized treatments, without presenting new experimental data.
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This chapter discusses alopecia areata and reports no new findings; it reviews the efficacy of current treatments like corticosteroids, topical sensitizers, and minoxidil, noting the lack of a cure or preventive measures.
8 citations
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July 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article reviews the historical development of finasteride's approval for benign prostatic hyperplasia and discusses a trial that found decreased low-grade prostate cancer incidence but increased high-grade prostate cancer, with differing expert opinions on its use for cancer prevention.
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January 1989 Minoxidil and 4-MA can help treat hair loss.
January 2017 in “Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences” This study conducted a detailed examination of Terminalia arjuna flowers, suggesting their potential use in establishing botanical standards for identification and standardization in Ayurvedic medicine.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study describes alopecia areata as a long-term, immune-mediated disorder characterized by non-scarring hair loss, often occurring in genetically predisposed individuals and possibly triggered by T-cell-mediated inflammation, environmental stressors, and genetic factors.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source explores alopecia areata, an immune-mediated disorder causing patchy hair loss due to immunological attacks on hair follicles, with a complex interaction of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors, particularly T-cell-mediated inflammation, contributing to its onset.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this research, the authors describe alopecia areata as a long-term, immune-mediated disorder that causes non-scarring hair loss due to an immunological attack on hair follicles, often occurring in genetically predisposed individuals and manifesting in childhood or early adulthood.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract explains that alopecia areata is an immune-mediated condition causing non-scarring hair loss, typically in genetically predisposed individuals, with its etiology linked to immune dysregulation, environmental stressors, and genetic factors.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
23 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2011 in “Physiological Research” In this review, the role of DHT in male-type obesity and metabolic diseases is discussed, with increased levels potentially exacerbating cardiovascular disease risk; the paper reports no new results.
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December 2017 in “Annals of Dermatological Research” This case report highlights that dermatoscopy and histopathological analysis were crucial for accurately diagnosing Lichen Planopilaris in two patients, leading to a correct diagnosis after initial misdiagnoses.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review discusses Khalitya as described in Ayurvedic texts in relation to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the limitations and side effects of current modern treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that early-onset baldness in African-American men is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer and more aggressive tumors, with potential interactions involving age and smoking.
56 citations
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June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia have a higher risk of needing coronary revascularization before age 60 compared to those with later onset or no hair loss.
28 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that frontal plus moderate vertex baldness at age 45 was associated with a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in a large cohort.
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.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “The Prostate” This study found that male pattern baldness may serve as a clinical marker for circulating sex hormone levels in men with localized prostate cancer, while chest hair density showed no significant hormone association.
57 citations
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November 2017 in “Nature Communications” This genome-wide association study identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, with 30 novel loci, explaining 38% of the risk and suggesting shared pathways with lifespan and cancer traits.