7 citations
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Two key genetic areas linked to male-pattern baldness were identified.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
3 citations
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June 2004 in “Alternative and Complementary Therapies” This article reviews the history, biology, genetics, prevention, conventional treatments, and herbal alternatives for hair loss, but reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that facial sun damage scores from UV photography correlate with skin cancer and melanoma risk factors, suggesting this technology may help identify individuals at higher risk.
April 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three genetic loci influencing hair density in East Asian populations and found associations with demographic and lifestyle factors like age, sex, and BMI. The results also suggest possible genotype-specific responses to finasteride for managing hair disorders.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” This study identified MPB susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates that may help uncover molecular mechanisms and address male-pattern baldness.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
January 2023 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” This case report presents a 30-year-old man experiencing baldness.
This genome-wide association study of over 70,000 men identified 71 genetic loci linked to male pattern baldness, highlighting pathways that could help explain its underlying biology.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” This study aimed to identify unknown genetic risk loci associated with androgenetic alopecia by examining SNPs at 12 genomic loci but did not find complete heritable risk factors.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides an interview with Felix Brockschmidt about his award-winning work on the genetics of male pattern androgenetic alopecia, focusing on the androgen receptor and findings on chromosome 20p11, and reports no new experimental results.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides no results, as it only notes Sharon Keene's professional role and describes a non-blood test for AGA genetics.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This paper discusses how studying hair follicles in the balding scalp could reveal fundamental biological processes, without reporting new experimental findings.
This study reviews the use of natural products, like herbal extracts and essential oils, in treating male pattern baldness, noting their potential benefits compared to conventional therapies that may carry side effects or ethical concerns.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” This study identified two significant genomic regions potentially involved in hair development and growth in Casertana pigs, highlighting FOXN3 and ARHGEF10 as candidate genes associated with a hairless phenotype.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This research suggests that autism's genetic links are partially related to factors influencing physiological sex differences, with rare variants interacting with placental sex differences and common variants affecting steroid-related traits.
71 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article discusses the potential link between genetic variants associated with androgen receptor activity and racial variations in COVID-19 mortality, suggesting a possible role for anti-androgens in treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the genetic research on male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that over 300 associated risk variants have been identified, with unclear mechanisms of action.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified robust susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates for male-pattern baldness, providing insights into the condition's molecular mechanisms.
December 2016 in “Int J Genet” This review discusses the genetic factors and single nucleotide polymorphisms related to androgenic alopecia, emphasizing androgen receptors, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
July 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this patient series, researchers observed that subcutaneous scalp injections of adipose tissue enriched with stem cells showed potential as a safe and promising treatment for early genetic hair loss in men and women, based on photographic and quantitative assessments.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study concluded that smoking, stress, obesity, family history, exercise, hypertension, and unbalanced diet are significant non-genetic factors associated with androgenetic alopecia in Egyptian males.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found no significant epidemiological association between male androgenetic alopecia and severe Covid-19, but suggests a potential shared biological basis in specific pathways.
October 2020 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” This review discusses the potential role of iron deficiency in chronic hair loss and reports no new results, highlighting the need for further research.
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
3 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study observed that men with frontal and moderate vertex baldness between ages 40 and 50 had a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting a potential link between baldness pattern and cancer risk.
359 citations
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, and significant findings of the long-running Rotterdam Study but reports no new clinical results.
148 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” This review discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to autoimmunity in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further study on its aetiology and pathophysiology.