24 citations
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November 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses developments in testosterone therapy, including the shift towards transdermal therapies and long-acting injectables, but reports no new clinical findings; emerging therapies are in development.
24 citations
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January 1989 in “Archives of biochemistry and biophysics” This study found that androgen binding in male rat livers involves specific androgen receptors, which decrease with castration and are inducible in female livers with testosterone.
24 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 1% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions resulted in clinically noticeable hair growth compared to lower doses or placebo in men with male pattern baldness.
23 citations
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October 2015 in “Andrology” This review discusses the physiological basis, history, and current development of male hormonal contraception, highlighting its potential risks and benefits, but reports no new research findings.
23 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review examines the benefits and potential risks of androgen replacement therapy for male hypogonadism but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for careful risk assessment, especially in older men.
23 citations
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report found that topical bimatoprost usage in a female Hispanic patient with open-angle glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of vellus hairs on the malar region.
23 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil solution was about three times more effective than a placebo in improving hair growth in men with early male pattern alopecia over 24 weeks.
22 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that injecting autologous dermal sheath cup cells significantly increased hair density and diameter in male and female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo for up to 9 months.
22 citations
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July 2003 in “PubMed” This study reported that finasteride 1 mg significantly improved hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with predominantly vertex male pattern hair loss over 24 months compared to placebo.
22 citations
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that in male androgenetic alopecia, the contrast enhanced phototrichogram technique was superior in detecting changes in hair density and thickness compared to other methods.
21 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights that malnutrition, including deficiencies in proteins and micronutrients, may exacerbate allergic conditions like dermatitis and asthma by promoting inflammation, while adequate micronutrient intake supports regulatory immune responses.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy” This study reports the first case in South Korea of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated with malignant colon polyp and serrated adenoma.
21 citations
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January 2000 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study introduced a new classification method for male pattern baldness in Korean men, detailing six types that could guide hair restoration surgery and further research.
21 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” No link found between new male baldness genes and female hair loss.
21 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study found that male pattern hair loss may be associated with differences in serum levels of androstenedione, cortisol, 17 beta-estradiol, and luteinizing hormone, compared to controls.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” In this study, men seeking treatment for male pattern hair loss were highly concerned about their condition and had often attempted self-treatment, but many were dissatisfied with their physician consultations due to unmet expectations and perceived indifference from doctors.
21 citations
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December 1977 in “Journal of pediatric surgery” The authors concluded that most male pseudohermaphrodites should be raised as females, recommending early gender assignment and appropriate alterations to better support coping and development.
20 citations
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April 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that DNA hypermethylation was present in melasma lesions, and treatments with sunscreen, niacinamide, and retinoic acid were associated with decreased methylation and clinical improvement.
20 citations
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August 2018 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This review summarized existing research on finasteride and erectile dysfunction, finding a correlation between finasteride use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and ED, but not strongly for male androgenetic alopecia.
20 citations
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” This study reports that male-pattern baldness may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, particularly for tumors located on the scalp.
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.
20 citations
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December 2008 in “PubMed” In this study, treatment with finasteride 1 mg/day for five years significantly reduced the likelihood of further visible hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
19 citations
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September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study demonstrated that elevated glucocorticoid levels in transgenic mice led to pancreatic exocrine cells transforming into hepatocyte-like cells, resulting in pancreatic dysfunction.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that mast cells and increased collagen and elastic fibers in the scalp may contribute to male pattern hair loss, but additional research is needed for further understanding.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” This review discusses the perceptions of male pattern baldness by strangers and explores the sociocultural aspects of hair and hair loss but reports no new results.
19 citations
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March 2019 in “Behavioural Brain Research” This study found that repeated finasteride administration in male Wistar rats led to increased depression-like behavior, suggesting an animal model for investigating finasteride's neuropsychiatric effects is viable.
19 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Oncology” This study observed that aromatase inhibitors caused hair loss in menopausal women with breast cancer, mimicking male pattern baldness rather than female androgenetic alopecia.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “BJUI” In this study, researchers observed that the sexual effects of dihydrotestosterone deprivation using finasteride may vary by handedness, with right-handed men often experiencing lower sexual function and left-handed men showing no effect or improvement.
19 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the medical management of male pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the role of anti-Müllerian hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome and its male equivalent, but reports no new clinical findings; it suggests further investigation is needed into male relatives' reproductive function.