12 citations,
December 2005 in “PubMed” Some men with early hair loss may have similar hormonal changes to women with Polycystic ovary syndrome, and could be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
8 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss have lower vitamin D levels.
7 citations,
February 2016 in “Arab journal of urology” People with early hair loss may have a higher chance of enlarged prostate and metabolic syndrome, so they should be checked for urinary and metabolic issues.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “International Journal of General Medicine” Severe and early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.
August 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
December 2006 in “8th European Congress of Endocrinology incorporating the British Endocrine Societies” Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.
28 citations,
May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
3 citations,
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair transplantation has evolved to refined techniques like FUE and FUT, with Finasteride and Minoxidil as the only other proven treatments for hair loss.
February 2024 in “Tissue & Cell” New tissue engineering strategies show promise for regenerating human hair follicles, which could improve hair loss treatments.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology” The Free Androgen Index (FAI) is the best indicator of early hair loss in men before age 30.
194 citations,
March 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” Stress stops hair growth in mice by causing early hair growth phase end and harmful inflammation through a specific nerve-related pathway.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
April 2009 in “11th European Congress of Endocrinology” Taking 1 mg finasteride for a year reduces dihydrotestosterone levels in men with early hair loss, but doesn't change their metabolic state.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2020 in “Methods in molecular biology” Scientists created early-stage hair follicles from human skin cells, which could help treat baldness and study hair growth.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
7 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat tissue and a specific protein are crucial for healthy hair growth and maintenance.
28 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
6 citations,
March 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Amyloid deposits linked to a type of protein may cause a unique pattern of hair loss by disrupting hair growth cycles.
October 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” The review suggests that lifestyle, diet, and environment affect hair loss, and Ayurveda offers ways to maintain hair health.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” miR-486 may help prevent hair loss in alopecia areata.
43 citations,
December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Classifying alopecia helps diagnose and treat different types of hair loss accurately.
27 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.
13 citations,
April 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
208 citations,
December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.