research Androgenic Alopecia: A Counterproductive Outcome of the Anabolic Effect of Androgens
Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
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research Observations Suggesting a Contribution of Altered Dermal Papilla Mitochondrial Function to Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men might be linked to changes in cell energy factories.
research Safety and Efficacy of ALRV5XR in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia or Telogen Effluvium: A Randomised, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
ALRV5XR significantly improves hair density in women with hair loss and is well-tolerated.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Use in Prostatic Disease and Beyond
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
research Correlation of Trichoscopic Findings with Severity in Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and assesses the severity of androgenetic alopecia.
research Inflammatory Markers and Lp(a) Levels as Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA patients have higher heart disease risk.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
research Advances in Hair Growth
The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
research Methods for the Isolation and 3D Culture of Dermal Papilla Cells from Human Hair Follicles
The document describes a way to isolate and grow human hair follicle cells in 3D to help study hair growth.
research Identification of a New Plant Extract for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment Using a Non-Radioactive Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cell-Based Assay
A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
research Resting No More: Redefining Telogen, the Maintenance Stage of the Hair Growth Cycle
The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
research Hormonal Regulation of Hair Follicles Exhibits a Biological Paradox
Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
research Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
research A Primer for Studying Cell Cycle Dynamics of the Human Hair Follicle
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle cell cycles is crucial for hair growth and alopecia research, and recommends specific techniques and future research directions.
research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
research Oxidative Stress Management in the Hair Follicle: Could Targeting NRF2 Counter Age-Related Hair Disorders and Beyond?
Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
research Immune Cell Regulation of the Hair Cycle
Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Medicalization, Pharmaceutical Promotion, and the Internet: A Critical Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Hair Loss Websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Divergent Proliferation Patterns of Distinct Human Hair Follicle Epithelial Progenitor Niches In Situ and Their Differential Responsiveness to Prostaglandin D2
Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
research Getting Under the Skin of Hair Aging: The Impact of the Hair Follicle Environment
Aging scalp skin contributes to hair aging and loss, and more research is needed to develop better hair loss treatments.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combing the Hair Follicle Signaling Pathways for New Therapeutic Targets and More Effective Treatment Options
New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research The Biology of Hair Growth
Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
research Why Care About Linear Hair Growth Rates? A Study Using In Vivo Imaging and Computer-Assisted Image Analysis After Manual Processing in Unaffected Male Controls and Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Morphogenetic Mechanisms in the Cyclic Regeneration of Hair Follicles and Deer Antlers from Stem Cells
Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
research Changes in Growth and Distribution of Hair Associated with Psychotropic Drug Use
Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.
research Hair Loss
Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
research Trichotillometry: A Technique for Hair Assessment
Trichotillometry is a reliable method to measure hair strength and assess hair loss treatments.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls
Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.