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      research Genetic Basis of Male Pattern Baldness

      191 citations , December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      Male pattern baldness is largely genetic, linked to the androgen receptor gene, and may relate to certain health issues.
      Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Topical minoxidil therapy in hereditary androgenetic alopecia

      55 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      In this randomized trial, topical minoxidil treatment resulted in cosmetically acceptable hair growth in 32% of men with hereditary male pattern baldness, with no serious side effects reported.
      Male Pattern Hair Loss

      research Male pattern hair loss

      May 2025 in “InnovAiT Education and inspiration for general practice”
      This abstract notes that while treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for preventing further hair loss, they require continuous use, have limited efficacy in reversing baldness, and have possible side effects.
      Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders

      research Diseases of the skin. Treatment of scalp disorders.

      6 citations , February 1974 in “The BMJ”
      The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
      Disorders of the Hair and Scalp

      research Disorders of the hair and scalp.

      1 citations , January 1967 in “The BMJ”
      The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
      Editors' Picks

      research Editors' Picks

      July 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.

      research Clinical Snippets

      December 2003 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
      This review covers various dermatological studies, including findings on glycerol's optical clearing effects, approaches to keloid prevention, itch quantification, baldness heritability, and fumaric acid esters for psoriasis, without presenting new clinical results.
      New Publications

      research New Publications

      July 1996 in “College & Research Libraries News”
      This paper reviews the causes, treatments, and cultural attitudes towards male pattern baldness but presents no new research findings.
      Molecular Genetics of Alopecias

      research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias

      9 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      This review highlights recent genetic research advancements in understanding hereditary hair diseases but reports no new study results, emphasizing the identification of genes related to both monogenic and polygenic hair disorders.

      research Familial Cortisol Resistance: Differential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects

      65 citations , December 1986 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”
      This study concluded that a 26-year-old woman had autosomal dominantly inherited hereditary cortisol insensitivity, leading to increased adrenocortical cortisol and androgen secretion, which caused clinical symptoms unlike in her male relatives.
      What Ages Hair?

      research What Ages Hair?

      15 citations , February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”
      This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
      ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the Hair and Scalp

      research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the hair and scalp

      1 citations , February 1988 in “The BMJ”
      The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
      Research Snippets: New Model for Hair Regrowth, Imiquimod Induces Autophagy and Apoptosis, T-Cadherin and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, PTCH1 Gene Haplotype and Basal Cell Carcinoma, Pediatric Androgenetic Alopecia Study

      research Research Snippets

      August 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      New hair regrowth model introduced, imiquimod kills skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss makes skin cancer more invasive, no strong link between PTCH1 gene and skin cancer after transplant, and male teens more likely to have hereditary hair loss.
      Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia

      55 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This study found that 32% of patients with hereditary male pattern baldness experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth after applying topical minoxidil twice daily, with no serious side effects reported.
      DNA Phenotyping: Current Application in Forensic Science

      research DNA phenotyping: current application in forensic science

      11 citations , February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science”
      This article discusses the use of forensic DNA phenotyping to infer physical characteristics from biological samples without a reference sample, aiding investigations but raising ethical and legal concerns.
      Disorders of Hair Growth: Diagnosis and Treatment

      research Disorders of hair growth : diagnosis and treatment

      26 citations , January 1994 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks”
      This review discusses various aspects of hair biology and pathology, including hair growth control, hair loss causes, and scalp conditions, and reports no clinical results.
      Hair Loss

      research Hair loss

      12 citations , May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine”
      This article discusses treatments for male pattern baldness, noting that minoxidil is effective for improving baldness at the scalp vertex in young men, and reports no new clinical results.

      research Female Androgenetic (?) Alopecia

      January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international”
      This abstract introduces a historical perspective on Dorothy Osborn's research about the hereditary nature of common baldness but reports no new study results.