58 citations
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July 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.
54 citations
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May 1998 in “Urology” Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
36 citations
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
10 citations
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March 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Korean and Caucasian men with male pattern baldness have different hair steroid levels.
10 citations
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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
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March 2020 in “Metabolites” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.
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October 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” There's no significant genetic link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19.
April 2024 Toupees improved perceived attractiveness, especially by older people, but had little effect on perceived self-assurance and health.
April 2024 The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs more detail on sample size, methodology, bias, and ethical considerations.
April 2024 The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.