56 citations,
June 2001 in “European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation” Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
2 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
September 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Hair diameter difference, brown skin discoloration around hair follicles, and missing hair in certain areas are key signs of androgenetic alopecia (commonly known as hair loss) when viewed under a dermoscope.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study suggests fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution has distinct features and may vary by race.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
110 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
37 citations,
April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
36 citations,
June 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.
36 citations,
June 2012 in “PubMed” There are potential treatments for pattern baldness, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
19 citations,
June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations,
May 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” AGA increased yearly, type I most common, and family history and seborrheic dermatitis often linked.
4 citations,
February 1995 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” More men than women have hair loss, it's often inherited, and it's linked with higher testosterone levels. There's been a rise in female hair loss patients.
2 citations,
November 2002 in “PubMed” Most patients with hair loss sought treatment for cosmetic reasons, were unhappy about their appearance, and had a family history of the condition, suggesting it may be inherited.
1 citations,
October 2015 in “Renal Failure” Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne severity is not related to the type or severity of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Both PRP and L-GF treatments improved hair transplant results, with L-GF being slightly better, but the difference was not significant.
1 citations,
October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Men with male pattern baldness had worse COVID-19 symptoms, but early treatment with certain drugs improved outcomes for all.
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
49 citations,
May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss links to higher death risk from diabetes and heart disease; not a direct cause, but a marker for risk factors.
47 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgenetic alopecia linked to COVID-19 severity; drugs reducing androgen receptor activation may help.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgenetic alopecia is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss link to COVID-19 severity likely due to other factors.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “Netherlands Heart Journal” Male baldness is not significantly associated with coronary artery disease.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is less common in Chilean Mapuche than Caucasians, but more common than Asians, with racial differences in prevalence and types.
May 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Certain metabolites can either protect against or increase the risk of hair loss.
December 2023 in “Acupuncture in Medicine” Acupuncture might help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia, as shown in two cases.
August 2023 in “Psychology, Health & Medicine” Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) mildly to moderately affects men's quality of life but not significantly their mental health.
August 2023 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” Hair loss in men aged 25-44 may be linked to gum disease.