14 citations
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March 2001 in “Psychiatric Services” This article reviews changes in men's sexual health after midlife, exploring physiologic changes, psychological factors, and various treatment options, but it presents no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Women's health reports” This study found that iron therapy improved nonhematological symptoms and cognitive function in women with iron deficiency anemia, highlighting the need for attention to these symptoms in improving quality of life.
13 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Methods” This study found that men with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher levels of certain urinary steroid metabolites, suggesting increased 5 alpha-reductase activity and possible mild hyperadrenal activity.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found that interleukin-1-alpha and oncostatin-M levels were positively associated with PCOS development, while interleukin-7, IL15RA, and CXCL11 were negatively associated, suggesting a connection between inflammatory factors and PCOS.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that genetic risk factors for PCOS can lead to nonreproductive phenotypes in men, suggesting these effects are independent of ovarian function.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review identifies evidence of sexual adverse effects, particularly linked to finasteride, in men using systemic dermatologic medications but reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses sexual side effects in men with androgenic alopecia treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses optimal cosmetic management for non-Caucasian men, emphasizing cultural and physiological considerations, but presents no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review highlights men's cosmetic interests, focusing on maintaining a masculine appearance while managing scalp hair, facial lines, and other aging signs, but presents no new findings.
9 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study found that men have higher COVID-19 positivity, hospitalization, and death rates than women, even when accounting for age differences.
9 citations
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February 2020 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia and certain risk factors may have worse gonadal steroidogenesis and an increased likelihood of developing gonadal dysfunction, suggesting a male equivalent of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” This study analyzed self-reports from discussion forums to categorize and understand adverse effects experienced by individuals using finasteride, suggesting a need for further investigation into post-finasteride syndrome.
9 citations
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
9 citations
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” This hypothesis paper proposes that men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis may exhibit no androgenetic alopecia or only mild forms, and suggests clinical studies to evaluate this hypothesis.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This case study identified a probable pure testosterone-secreting ovarian tumor in a woman with increased facial hair and elevated testosterone levels, confirmed by histological examination as Leydig cells hyperplasia, which normalized testosterone and symptoms post-surgery.
8 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found a significant correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of androgenetic alopecia in males, suggesting that vitamin D may influence the condition's premature onset.
8 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews techniques for achieving natural-appearing hair restoration results in women and reports no new research findings.
8 citations
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April 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that men with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher plasma leptin levels, which were associated with an increased risk of developing the condition.
8 citations
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October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that men with frontal fibrosing alopecia exhibited more frequent facial papules, androgenetic alopecia, and body hair loss compared to women with the condition, and were generally older.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This paper provides an overview of modern hair transplantation techniques and discusses the importance of patient selection and medication use for male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new results.
8 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review explains how modern hair transplantation techniques use smaller, natural hair follicle groupings to create a more natural appearance without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that follicular unit grafting techniques, specifically creating a frontal forelock, achieved excellent and undetectable results in patients with advanced male pattern hair loss, leading to high patient satisfaction.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The researchers reported that follicular unit grafting in surgical hair restoration provided excellent, undetectable results and high patient satisfaction for individuals with advanced male pattern hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” This study found that red ginseng oil (RXGIN) significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and some aspects of sexual function in men, with no serious adverse events reported.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of beard and eyebrow alopecia in male patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and suggests a potential link between hormonal imbalances and the condition.
5 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that men aged 18-40 with moderate to severe psychosocial impairment from male androgenetic alopecia had a higher risk of sexual dysfunction.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
4 citations
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March 2018 in “Systems biology in reproductive medicine” This study found that men born with very low birth weight had higher median serum estradiol levels but similar reproductive patterns compared to men born at term.
4 citations
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
4 citations
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January 2000 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that young men with premature androgenetic alopecia had a hormonal profile similar to the pattern seen in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting a possible genetic link.