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research Testosterone levels in relation to oral contraceptive use and the androgen receptor CAG and GGC length polymorphisms in healthy young women
Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
![Effectiveness of Finasteride on Patients with Male Pattern Baldness Who Have Different Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism](/images/research/e843b255-7cb1-411a-8fab-1d8a38a400b5/small/2629.jpg)
research Effectiveness of Finasteride on Patients with Male Pattern Baldness Who Have Different Androgen Receptor Gene Polymorphism
Finasteride works better for baldness in people with shorter gene repeats.
![Androgen receptor gene polymorphisms and risk for androgenetic alopecia: a meta-analysis](/images/research/fa86bdcc-f443-47f0-b7be-d89de904db20/small/3140.jpg)
research Androgen receptor gene polymorphisms and risk for androgenetic alopecia: a meta-analysis
G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.
![Lack of concordance and linkage disequilibrium among brothers for androgenetic alopecia and CAG/GGC haplotypes of the androgen receptor gene in Mexican families](/images/research/ca64b393-ca48-4c14-84a3-c015aa8ab4fa/small/3684.jpg)
research Lack of concordance and linkage disequilibrium among brothers for androgenetic alopecia and CAG/GGC haplotypes of the androgen receptor gene in Mexican families
No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
![An immune regulatory CCT repeat containing oligodeoxynucleotide capable of causing hair loss in male mice](/images/research/b4094d20-dab6-4e27-af20-76b0101b2165/small/14051.jpg)
research An immune regulatory CCT repeat containing oligodeoxynucleotide capable of causing hair loss in male mice
A specific DNA sequence caused hair loss in male mice by activating immune cells and increasing a certain immune signal.
![Significance of the polyglutamine tract polymorphism in the androgen receptor](/images/research/97cd8c5b-3ec8-4347-83e3-97c8ddfb1f64/small/15459.jpg)
research Significance of the polyglutamine tract polymorphism in the androgen receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
![Androgen receptor gene CAG and GGN polymorphisms in infertile Nigerian men](/images/research/2b03d2d2-346d-46e5-832b-4f959b173bdc/small/14929.jpg)
research Androgen receptor gene CAG and GGN polymorphisms in infertile Nigerian men
Certain gene variations are not a major cause of male infertility in Nigerian men.
![Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/8e02071e-f8f6-457e-a5c6-b79e76a12c7f/small/2611.jpg)
research Genetic Variation in the Human Androgen Receptor Gene Is the Major Determinant of Common Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Genetic variation in the androgen receptor gene mainly causes early-onset hair loss, with maternal inheritance playing a key role.
![The E211 G>A Androgen Receptor Polymorphism Is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia](/images/research/2bd2ebaa-d445-4d15-a652-a046e13e08a4/small/2597.jpg)
research The E211 G>A Androgen Receptor Polymorphism Is Associated with a Decreased Risk of Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Androgenetic Alopecia
E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
![Polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes: effects on male aging](/images/research/7183bc24-822e-4d8c-b3ff-d4d2e3c72700/small/15337.jpg)
research Polymorphisms in androgen and estrogen receptor genes: effects on male aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
![COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia](/images/research/7cdb95b0-39e1-47c8-aa88-c65ea51899aa/small/5243.jpg)
research COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
![Men with Kennedy disease have a reduced risk of androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/c29ca03a-9078-4293-a630-c1814a3c9ba6/small/2755.jpg)
research Men with Kennedy disease have a reduced risk of androgenetic alopecia
Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.
![Androgens and androgen receptor action in skin and hair follicles](/images/research/5cf183ae-90fc-4f0b-b922-b3b64689b16f/small/15994.jpg)
research Androgens and androgen receptor action in skin and hair follicles
Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
![Hair: What is New in Diagnosis and Management?](/images/research/f720ed6b-c511-4085-8ae8-601678cf8c19/small/3252.jpg)
research Hair: What is New in Diagnosis and Management?
Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
![Androgen modulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/8d613c41-aef0-49d3-be22-32d350ba0074/small/4262.jpg)
research Androgen modulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in androgenetic alopecia
Androgens may block hair growth signals, targeting this could treat hair loss.
![Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer](/images/research/98b3f6aa-7ec2-43a9-acd7-62b31e7bba04/small/14421.jpg)
research Androgen Receptor Mutations and Polymorphisms in African American Prostate Cancer
African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.
![Female pattern hair loss: A comprehensive review](/images/research/d6b71c92-60ae-44b3-ac87-d0e777023154/small/4984.jpg)
research Female pattern hair loss: A comprehensive review
FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.
![Androgenetic alopecia and polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene (SNP rs6152) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer](/images/research/a3aef2a7-7e69-4763-83c1-184997c3cf90/small/3534.jpg)
research Androgenetic alopecia and polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene (SNP rs6152) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer
Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
![Eleven pairs of Japanese male twins suggest the role of epigenetic differences in androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/1f0a9f30-dce8-45a0-8418-62484b9f789d/small/3260.jpg)
research Eleven pairs of Japanese male twins suggest the role of epigenetic differences in androgenetic alopecia
Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
research Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter
Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
![Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases](/images/research/89b80cfd-01b0-4c7d-83e9-38d1ac8771f5/small/15666.jpg)
research Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
![Baldness and the androgen receptor: the AR polyglycine repeat polymorphism does not confer susceptibility to androgenetic alopecia](/images/research/d16ee99e-b682-4ebb-9fea-79310289eb38/small/2709.jpg)
research Baldness and the androgen receptor: the AR polyglycine repeat polymorphism does not confer susceptibility to androgenetic alopecia
AR polyglycine repeat doesn't cause baldness.
![Early onset and novel features in a spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patient with a 68 CAG repeat](/images/research/072c82c5-3e52-46bc-90c7-1be93f24c9a3/small/14417.jpg)
research Early onset and novel features in a spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy patient with a 68 CAG repeat
A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.
![A Pharmacogenetic Survey of Androgen Receptor (CAG)N and (GGN)N Polymorphisms in Patients Experiencing Long Term Side Effects after Finasteride Discontinuation](/images/research/123acdae-fc2c-433d-a285-495910d9b28b/small/3512.jpg)
research A Pharmacogenetic Survey of Androgen Receptor (CAG)N and (GGN)N Polymorphisms in Patients Experiencing Long Term Side Effects after Finasteride Discontinuation
Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
![Molecular genetics of androgen insensitivity](/images/research/619d7e8f-7be1-4cb7-bafe-c882c95c8dbf/small/20529.jpg)
research Molecular genetics of androgen insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
![Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene andnon-random x chromosome inactivation in the pathogenesisof androgenic alopecia](/images/research/f9132468-ec0b-4bd9-82af-2a48be98dd3d/small/12302.jpg)
research Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene andnon-random x chromosome inactivation in the pathogenesisof androgenic alopecia
Certain genes and X chromosome patterns may significantly contribute to the development of hair loss.
![Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and non-random X chromosome inactivation in the genesis of androgenic alopecia in women of childbearing potential](/images/research/b96d2f77-776c-4716-a773-898a33af9124/small/12291.jpg)
research Role of polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene and non-random X chromosome inactivation in the genesis of androgenic alopecia in women of childbearing potential
Certain gene variations and irregular X chromosome activity may contribute to hair loss in women who can have children.
![Different gene expression profile observed in dermal papilla cells related to androgenic alopecia by DNA macroarray analysis](/images/research/354dfd6e-a280-4d3b-8194-9a0c6b3da8c1/small/12334.jpg)
research Different gene expression profile observed in dermal papilla cells related to androgenic alopecia by DNA macroarray analysis
Hair loss in balding individuals is linked to changes in specific hair growth-related genes.
![Female pattern hair loss](/images/research/2b3bc83e-ffbe-4185-8f1d-87a48c398c53/small/3349.jpg)
research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.