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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
25 citations,
February 2022 in “JAAD International” Some COVID-19 patients lose hair, with the most common type linked to male hormones and possibly increasing the risk of severe illness.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
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October 2021 in “Endokrynologia Polska” Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
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June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
84 citations,
November 2003 in “European journal of endocrinology” Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.
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November 1987 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone affects hair growth by changing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with low levels helping and high levels hindering growth.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants make people look more attractive, successful, approachable, and younger.
120 citations,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
6 citations,
August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.
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October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
39 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
126 citations,
January 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.
12 citations,
May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” AGA progression involves increased lipid synthesis, electron transport, and hair follicle miniaturization.
152 citations,
October 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
29 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
13 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
31 citations,
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
30 citations,
January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Ketoconazole may help regrow hair and increase follicle size, but more research needed.
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.