9 citations,
July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
7 citations,
September 1977 in “PubMed” A new technique called hair-lifting was introduced to treat male-pattern baldness and can also give a partial face-lift.
16 citations,
February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Korean hair is typically thicker with a slower growth rate, and treatments like Dutasteride are effective for male pattern hair loss without major side effects.
5 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
3 citations,
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
Botulinum toxin injections can reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Occipital hair follicles in male pattern baldness respond uniquely to testosterone, not androgen-insensitive.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
158 citations,
February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
50 citations,
October 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
20 citations,
January 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg/day for five years effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness, and is safe for long-term use.
19 citations,
August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
11 citations,
May 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.
6 citations,
October 2005 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
September 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The paper suggests a way to diagnose male hair loss and check treatment results using a dermoscope at four specific scalp points.
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.
January 2012 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” Increased androgen receptor expression in certain hair follicle areas may cause male pattern baldness.
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A deep learning model accurately predicts male hair loss types using scalp images.
May 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Platelet-rich plasma is an effective and safe treatment for male pattern hair loss.
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.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
33 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Early-stage male pattern baldness shows two types of hair loss: one on the top of the head linked to hormonal changes, and another at the back of the head. The top hair loss responds well to specific treatment, while the back hair loss does not.
December 2016 in “Int J Genet” Male pattern baldness is partly caused by specific genes, but most genetic factors are still unknown.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
January 2009 in “Revista de Ciências Médicas” Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition causing hair loss, with limited but improving treatment options.
February 2019 in “Case medical research” Using lasers to deliver minoxidil can potentially improve its effectiveness in treating male pattern hair loss.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.