This study found that consumption of sweetened tea drinks increases the risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the relationship being mediated by later bedtimes rather than daily sugar intake.
This study found that frequent consumption of sweetened tea drinks is linked to a higher risk of female androgenetic alopecia, and this relationship is mediated by late bedtimes but not daily sugar intake.
This research reported that consuming sweetened tea drinks is linked to an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the effect significantly mediated by bedtime habits rather than daily sugar intake.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study reviewed recent advancements in using botulinum toxin for treating androgenetic alopecia and emphasized the need for further research to determine the most effective injection sites and depths, as current strategies show inconsistent results.
This review explores the risk factors, associated comorbidities, and psychological impacts of early-onset androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its complexity and potential implications for treatment response and overall health.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” This study identified that certain genetic polymorphisms in IL-16 are associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata in an Iraqi population.
In this study, researchers found that the average measurements of the frontal hairline in Colombian women differ significantly from those reported in the United States and Spain, suggesting the need for using local measurements in surgical reconstruction.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” In this study, a 3-month treatment with a 2940 nm Er:YAG laser, combined with conventional therapy, effectively reduced microfibrosis around hair follicles and increased hair growth in the anagen stage among 85 men with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This research review discusses the potential link between androgenetic alopecia and increased cardiovascular risk but does not report any new experimental findings.
September 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the researchers developed a computer-aided imaging system to quantitatively measure baldness in Chinese women with female pattern hair loss, potentially improving the precision of severity evaluation compared to traditional scales.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that the TrichoScan Professional V3.0.8.76 shows high reproducibility in measuring hair count and density but may not be effective for distinguishing hair growth phases in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” In this randomized clinical trial, the authors reported that adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract topical solution increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In this study, researchers identified optimal hair follicle and follicular unit densities for successful hair transplantation in male patients with androgenetic alopecia in China.
This study conducted a comparative analysis of platelet rich plasma and low level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia but does not present new clinical findings.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that combining scalp repair serum microneedles with oral and topical medications significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia.
November 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and it can also be used to assess the severity of androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2020 in “Medical lasers” The laser therapy device effectively increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” People with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher genetic risk for cardiovascular diseases.
June 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that as the severity of androgenetic alopecia increased, the prevalence and severity of seborrheic dermatitis also increased.
March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study explored whether using topical minoxidil can temporarily increase hair shedding, but results are not reported.
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, family history of androgenetic alopecia was associated with earlier onset and increased severity of hair loss in men, but had no impact on treatment effectiveness.
July 2025 in “The Ewha Medical Journal” This study developed a deep learning model for the automated early detection of androgenetic alopecia using trichoscopic images, and found it demonstrated high accuracy and generalizability in a Korean clinical cohort, achieving a 90% accuracy in external validation.
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
December 2022 in “Biomedicine” This study found that men with early onset androgenetic alopecia often have higher serum uric acid levels and an increased prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to controls.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A new reliable scale improves accuracy in measuring hair density and treatment response.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride was shown to be more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and reversing hair miniaturization over 24 weeks, with both treatments displaying similar side effect profiles.
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July 1990 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, high concentrations of dihydrotestosterone and testosterone reduced the growth of human hair follicle cells in vitro, while high estradiol levels increased their growth.