24 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” This study found that men with adrenomyeloneuropathy often experience diffuse hair loss and severe male-pattern baldness, potentially due to the X-linked ALD mutation's role in androgenetic alopecia's genetic spectrum.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses advancements in cell culture techniques for hair growth treatments and provides insights into the potential and challenges of follicular cell implantation, reporting no new clinical results.
21 citations
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August 2011 in “Body Image” This study found that acceptance of hair loss is associated with lower psychological distress in young men, highlighting its adaptive role compared to compensation and avoidance strategies.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study observed that men receiving dutasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia did not show significant differences in neuropsychological assessments compared to a control group not on dutasteride.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that early onset androgenetic alopecia in young Asian Indian Gujarati men is independently associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses emerging targets for developing drugs to treat hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the potential for therapies that regenerate hair follicles.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
16 citations
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews pharmacologic treatments for pattern hair loss and emphasizes integrating them with surgical and nonmedical options, but it does not present new clinical findings.
15 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found no significant associations between the polymorphisms of SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 genes and androgenetic alopecia, clinical types of baldness, or response to finasteride in Koreans.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
14 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia treated with platelet-rich plasma showed increased hair density and improved hair quality over six months, with no notable adverse effects, indicating that PRP may be an effective treatment option for this condition.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that androgenetic alopecia in asymptomatic young men was associated with increased arterial stiffness, as measured by the cardio-ankle vascular index.
13 citations
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July 2004 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the structure and function of hair follicles, diagnostic approaches, and treatments for nonscarring alopecias, but reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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January 1995 in “Postgraduate medicine” This article outlines common and serious causes of excessive body hair in women, noting that benign conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are treatable, while dangerous causes require swift medical attention; it reports no new results.
11 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” In this study, gender-affirming hormonal treatment was associated with increased hair growth, acne, and alopecia prevalence in transgender individuals assigned female at birth, while opposite dermatological changes were observed in those assigned male at birth.
11 citations
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November 2012 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review summarizes current understanding and genetic insights into androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata, noting the potential future role of molecular diagnostics, but it reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article reviews structured management strategies for diagnosing and treating hair and scalp disorders, offering clinical guidelines and emphasizing the importance of psychosomatic care and patient-therapist communication.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews management strategies and interventions for common hair loss disorders in men and women, highlighting the psychological impact and emphasizing gender-specific approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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June 2008 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing different types of alopecia effectively.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that follicular unit grafting techniques, specifically creating a frontal forelock, achieved excellent and undetectable results in patients with advanced male pattern hair loss, leading to high patient satisfaction.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The researchers reported that follicular unit grafting in surgical hair restoration provided excellent, undetectable results and high patient satisfaction for individuals with advanced male pattern hair loss.
8 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the evolution of scientific understanding and treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia, from androgen metabolism to the potential of biologic response modifiers, reporting no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia was significantly higher among smokers compared to nonsmokers, though the severity wasn't linked to smoking intensity.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, testosterone use in gender-minority patients was associated with significantly worse androgenetic alopecia severity scores, while feminizing hormone therapy did not significantly change hair loss severity.
6 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatological reviews” This review discusses the potential link between androgenic alopecia, androgens, and the severity of COVID-19, highlighting possible therapeutic targets but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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March 1982 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses primary cutaneous virilism, focusing on alopecia in women with androgen-dependent skin conditions, and reports no new findings.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Diagnostics” This study involving male patients with androgenic alopecia found that a higher baseline zinc plasma level, specifically above 10 µmol/L, may predict the success of treatment with 5% topical minoxidil, correlating with increased hair density and diameter in the parietal area.
5 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” This study found that hypertensive patients with severe androgenic alopecia exhibited impaired coronary microcirculation, suggesting they may face increased cardiovascular risk.
5 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”