research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
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research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.
research Management of Hair Problems
Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
research Male Baldness: Association with Coronary Artery Disease?
Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
research Characterization of Follicular Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Activity in a Cohort of Pattern Hair Loss Patients from the Indian Subcontinent
About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
research Planning for Maximum Coverage in Surgical Hair Restoration
Walter P. Unger suggests using advanced hair transplant techniques for broader coverage, as they provide natural results and use donor tissue efficiently, while also recommending personalized planning due to the unpredictable progression of baldness.
research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial in dermatology, and it presents various findings on skin conditions and treatments.
research Shedding: How to Manage a Common Cause of Hair Loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.
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 Consensus on Women's Health Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Amsterdam ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored 3rd PCOS Consensus Workshop Group
Experts agree that PCOS affects women's health in complex ways, but more research is needed to understand and treat it effectively.
research Androgenetic Alopecia at Various Ages and Prostate Cancer Risk in an Equal-Access Multiethnic Case-Control Series of Veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research Gender-Specific Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome in a Middle-Aged Korean Population
Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
research A Study of Correlation of Angiographic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia – TricoHeart Study
Female pattern baldness may indicate a higher risk of coronary artery disease.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia With Mortality From Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Disease
Hair loss links to higher death risk from diabetes and heart disease; not a direct cause, but a marker for risk factors.
research Analysis of Familial Factors Using the Basic and Specific (BASP) Classification in Korean Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Familial factors affect hair loss types in Koreans, with M type in men, L type in women, and paternal factors influencing male hair loss more.
research Body Composition Parameters, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Epicardial Fat Thickness in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with male pattern baldness had higher body fat and obesity-related measurements but similar heart fat and artery thickness compared to healthy men.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research A Hair Growth Questionnaire for Use in the Evaluation of Therapeutic Effects in Men
The questionnaire effectively measures men's perceived hair growth and can distinguish between different treatments and dosages.
research Does a Male Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Equivalent Exist?
Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
research Hair Diseases
Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research A Randomized Controlled Study on the Safety and Efficacy of a Combination of 678nm Helmet-Type Low-Level Laser Therapy and Topical Minoxidil 5% in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
research Australian Hair and Wool Research Society Cutaneous Biology and Endocrinology Workshop
The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
research How to Defeat Male Pattern Alopecia in a Womanizer Who Abuses Libido Boosters
Massaging the scalp with a cosmetic containing certain natural inhibitors can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
About 40% of women by age 60 experience significant hair loss, often due to androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like minoxidil available and hope for future cures.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.
research Diseases on Hair Follicles Leading to Hair Loss Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias
Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.
research Potential Factors Contributing to Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
research Alopecia and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis
People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
research Treatments of Hereditary Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.