12 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.
2 citations,
October 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Curēus” Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
1 citations,
March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The hair treatment made hair grow faster and thicker and strengthened the hair roots.
Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
2 citations,
January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Male pattern baldness is caused by certain cells in hair follicles and could potentially be treated by targeting a specific growth factor, TGF-β1.
19 citations,
April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
8 citations,
June 2011 in “Nature Biotechnology” Stem cell treatments can potentially treat baldness, with one trial showing hair growth after injecting a hair-stimulating complex, and no safety issues were reported.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine” In 1981, the punch graft technique was the main method for hair transplantation, and medical treatments for baldness were not very effective.
9 citations,
March 2018 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with frontal male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of gastric cancer.
3 citations,
February 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Traumatology (english Edition)” Human hair cells can be used to grow new hair on rat ears, suggesting a possible treatment for hair loss.
32 citations,
June 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different factors help diagnose and treat hair loss accurately.
21 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
2 citations,
December 2003 Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
1 citations,
January 2002 in “Health care on the Internet” The article says Rogaine and Propecia can treat hair loss, warns about unreliable internet info, and advises talking to a doctor before using hair loss products.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
Surgical treatments like hair transplants can help with male pattern baldness.
The study aims to find the most effective treatments for male pattern baldness.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” Identified genes linked to male-pattern baldness may help develop new treatments.
5 citations,
July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
64 citations,
March 2017 in “Nature communications” Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.
21 citations,
January 2000 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Researchers created a new system to classify male baldness, finding six types and a common hairline shape, to improve hair loss treatments.
46 citations,
February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
10 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might be a good option for male-pattern baldness with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
8 citations,
May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
71 citations,
May 1991 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Young men with male pattern baldness lose hair density over time without treatment.
36 citations,
December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
29 citations,
October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are more common in balding areas and might be involved in male pattern baldness.