Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.
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March 2022 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” Men with androgenetic alopecia and hypertension may experience more severe COVID-19.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” 6 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
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October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” Bald men may have a higher risk of heart disease, but baldness doesn't necessarily mean more severe heart disease.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
January 2014 in “Cosmoderma” The document concludes that personalized treatment plans for hair loss in Asian men are necessary and more research is needed to develop effective guidelines.
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical finasteride with minoxidil is effective for treating hair loss and may reduce the need for oral finasteride.
July 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” There's a significant link between severe hair loss and metabolic syndrome in Saudi Arabia, suggesting early health checks could prevent future issues.
September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.
[object Object] May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Korean medicine may help with hair growth in alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm this.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The supplement improved hair growth and quality in men with thinning hair and was safe to use.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” Combining microneedling with light therapy increased hair density by 26% in men.
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June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Higher cell number PRP improves hair density and diameter more than lower cell number PRP.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.