research Role of 5α-Reductase in Health and Disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
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research Changes of Metabolic Profile in Men Treated for Androgenetic Alopecia with 1 mg Finasteride
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily can mildly improve metabolic health and glucose regulation in men with male pattern baldness.
research Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough
Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
research Higher Body Mass Index Is Associated With Greater Severity of Alopecia in Men With Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
research Male Balding Is a Major Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Men with severe balding have a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.
research Medicalization, Pharmaceutical Promotion, and the Internet: A Critical Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Hair Loss Websites
Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.
research Simultaneous Determination of Androgens and Prostaglandins in Human Urine Using Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a reliable way to measure hormones in urine, showing that a baldness treatment doesn't change hormone levels.
research Genetic Variants at 20p11 Confer Risk to Androgenetic Alopecia in the Chinese Han Population
Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
research Hair Restoration Surgery: Hair Transplantation and Micrografting
Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
research The Impact of Levothyroxine on Thyroid Autoimmunity and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Thyroid Axis Activity in Men with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism and Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia
Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.
research ABC of Dermatology: Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.
research Does Androgenic Alopecia Aggravate the Risk of Prostate Cancer? Evidence from Mendelian Randomization
Male pattern baldness does not cause an increased risk of prostate cancer.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification of Four Genetic Risk Loci and Evidence for the Contribution of WNT Signaling to Its Etiology
Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
research The Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Baldness may indicate higher heart disease risk in men.
research Finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Pharmacologic Interventions in Aging Hair
Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Separate Entity
Female and male AGA are different diseases.
research Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Norwegian Men: A Community-Based Study
Hair loss common in Norwegian men, affecting self-esteem and life quality.
research Clinical Relevance of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Metabolism in Women
Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.
research The mRNA for Protease Nexin-1 is Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and its Level is Affected by Androgen
Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.
research Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Coronary Artery Disease in Young Male Patients
Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
research Aromatase Inhibitors Induce Male Pattern Hair Loss in Women
Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study
Balding men have higher heart disease risk.
research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride: Determination of Finasteride Penetration into Hair Follicles Using the Differential Stripping Technique
Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.
research Polymorphisms in Androgen and Estrogen Receptor Genes: Effects on Male Aging
Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.
research Raising Hairs
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.
research Hair Transplantation Update
Hair transplantation is effective for baldness, with new methods improving results, but staying updated is crucial for patient outcomes.
research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research Early-Onset Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Findings from a Case-Control Study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research Cue Masking and Cultural Signals: Testing Context-Specific Preferences for Balding Leaders
Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.