research Two Cases of Stroke Associated with the Use of Finasteride, an Approved Drug for Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Japan
Finasteride, a hair loss medication, may be linked to stroke in young men.
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research The Clinical Study Using Oriental Medicine Extract on Male Pattern Hair Loss
An extract made from Polygoni multiflori Radix, Angelica gigantis Radix, and Lycii Fructus was found to increase hair density and prevent hair loss in most users when applied daily for 18 months.
research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia
Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.
research Inhibitory Effects of Cholesterol on Cell Division in Mouse Skin: Physicochemical and Biological Aspects (The Problem of Male Pattern Baldness)
Cholesterol may slow cell division and contribute to male pattern baldness.
research Psychology’s Medicalization of Male Baldness
The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
research The Postnatal Offspring of Finasteride-Treated Male Rats Shows Hyperglycemia, Elevated Hepatic Glycogen Storage, and Altered GLUT2, IR, and AR Expression in the Liver
Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
research Combination Therapy with Topical Minoxidil and Nano-Microneedle-Assisted Fibroblast Growth Factor for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Chinese Patients
Combining minoxidil and fibroblast growth factor is more effective for treating male hair loss than using either alone.
research Male Balding as a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19: A Possible Role for Targeting Androgens and Transmembrane Protease Serine 2 to Protect Vulnerable Individuals
Severe male balding may increase the risk of serious COVID-19, and treatments that reduce androgens or block a specific enzyme might help protect these individuals.
research Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Efficacy and Safety of 3% Minoxidil Versus Combined 3% Minoxidil / 0.1% Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Comparative Study
The combined treatment of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride is more effective in improving hair loss than 3% minoxidil alone, with similar side effects.
research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness: Differences Between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up and Influences on Prescribing Habits Evaluated
Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
research Animal Models for Male Pattern (Androgenetic) Alopecia
The stump-tailed macaque is a good model for studying human hair loss, but it's expensive and hard to find, while rodent models are promising for understanding hair growth and finding new treatments.
research Sublingual Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 1B Clinical Trial
Sublingual minoxidil safely promotes hair growth.
research Therapeutic Implications of Topical Cetirizine 1% in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case-Controlled Study
Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Ongoing Concerns Regarding Finasteride for the Treatment of Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.
research Placebo-Controlled Dose-Effect Studies with Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5% in Male-Patterned Hair Loss Treated with Oral Finasteride Employing an Analytical and Exhaustive Study Protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Microneedling Alone Versus Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cases of Male Pattern Alopecia: A Split-Head Comparative Study
Microneedling alone is as effective as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for male pattern baldness.
research Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Low Transferrin Saturation Levels, and Male-Pattern Baldness
Men with sleep apnea and low iron levels are more likely to have male-pattern baldness, especially if they have a family history of hair loss.
research Understanding Patient and Physician Perceptions of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treatments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America
Patients and doctors find current hair loss treatments unsatisfying and believe involving patients in decisions improves results.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Microneedling Alone or Associated with Injectable Minoxidil by Microinfusion of Drugs into the Skin
research Finasteride Side Effects and Post-Finasteride Syndrome in Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride can cause serious physical, mental, and sexual side effects, even after stopping the treatment.
research The Adapted Classification of Male Pattern Hair Loss Improves Reliability
Adapted classification better assesses male pattern hair loss and its link to heart disease.
research Validation of Scalp Coverage Scoring Methods for Scalp Hair Loss in Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.
research Minoxidil and Male-Pattern Alopecia: A Potential Role for a Local Regulator of Sebum Secretion with Vasoconstrictive Effects?
Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
research Reproducibility of Global Photographic Assessments of Patients With Male Pattern Baldness in a Clinical Trial With Finasteride
A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
research Genetic Correlation Analysis Does Not Associate Male Pattern Baldness With COVID-19
There's no significant genetic link between male pattern baldness and COVID-19.
research Autologous Concentrated Growth Factors Combined With Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Alopecia Areata, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Male Androgenetic Alopecia in a Chinese Population
Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
research Severity of Androgenetic Alopecia Associated with Poor Sleeping Habits and Carnivorous Eating and Junk Food Consumption—A Web-Based Investigation of Male Pattern Hair Loss in China
Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
research DHT and E2 Synthesis-Related Proteins and Receptors Expression in Male Yak Skin During Different Hair Follicle Stages
Male yak hair growth is influenced by DHT synthesis, which is promoted by 5α-red1 and AR during growth phases, while E2 may inhibit growth through ERα.