November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research aims to better understand hair follicle regulation and find new treatments for hair loss.
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” This study observed that hair follicles in hair loss patients had increased levels of Propionibacterium acnes, potentially linked to elevated immune response gene expression in miniaturized hair follicles.
March 2021 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira”
July 2026 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study analyzed online discussions and search behavior in Gulf countries, uncovering significant engagement and identifying gaps in awareness and understanding of alopecia areata among patients and healthcare professionals, suggesting a need for targeted educational initiatives to enhance support and reduce stigma.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, seven patients with refractory alopecia areata treated with concentrated growth factor and microneedling-assisted betamethasone experienced significant hair regrowth, with one achieving over 50% regrowth and six showing complete recovery, without adverse effects.
January 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This study surveyed German dermatologists about treating children and adolescents with alopecia areata, revealing significant emotional challenges like bullying and low self-esteem, dissatisfaction with available treatments, and a need for both psychological support and new therapeutic guidelines.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the functional anatomy, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need for multi-omics approaches to better understand this condition's biology.
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February 2014 in “PubMed” This article reviews current diagnostic and treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new results, focusing on its progression and medical management options.
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October 2000 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of realistic patient expectations due to the psychosocial impact of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” This review discusses the integration of omics analyses in androgenetic alopecia research, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting that collaborative multi-omics studies may enhance understanding of AGA's pathomechanisms.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study reported that polysaccharides from Astragalus roots could promote hair regeneration and optimize drug delivery when combined in innovative microneedles, effectively improving hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed literature on using the dermapem technique for treating female androgenetic alopecia and found that it effectively controls and stabilizes hair loss by enhancing nutrient supply and absorption in the scalp, with the technique considered safe.
February 2026 in “Figshare” In this study, researchers developed a biocompatible, ROS-responsive hydrogel to deliver miR-665 locally, effectively reducing inflammatory signaling and promoting hair follicle regeneration in an alopecia areata mouse model, offering a promising approach for targeted treatment.
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June 2017 in “Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology” This case report describes the first known instance of hair loss linked to agomelatine, which resolved after the drug was discontinued.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This research highlights the potential of using nanomaterials with advanced reactive oxygen properties to target oxidative stress in hair follicle tissue, which is associated with androgenetic alopecia, addressing a gap in the current understanding of AGA treatments.
October 2025 in “Scientia Generalis” In this narrative review, the authors observed that prolonged stress, by increasing cortisol and affecting androgenic hormones, can harm hair follicles, leading to inflammation and worsening of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
April 2022 in “Microbiology and Immunology” This study suggests that a specific short sequence repeat in Malassezia restricta may be linked to increased colonization and the development or exacerbation of androgenetic alopecia.
July 2025 in “Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)” This review evaluated various physical treatments for androgenetic alopecia and highlighted that low-level laser therapy is well-supported by evidence. However, nonablative laser and multimodal approaches like PEMF-LLLT appear promising and warrant further investigation.
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March 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, early-onset androgenetic alopecia in men was associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid atherosclerosis compared to controls, suggesting cardiovascular screening might be beneficial for this group.
October 2021 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” This study explored a new treatment for Alopecia Areata, combining high negative pressure microdermabrasion with intralesional steroid injections, and compared its effects to steroid injections alone, although the abstract does not report specific outcomes.
This study tested a novel cryo-carboxy dispensing device for treating androgenetic alopecia in six volunteers and found an unexpectedly rapid and positive response, with significant hair regrowth observed by day 90, prompting early conclusion of the trial.
January 2015 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Androgenetic alopecia may be irreversible due to the detachment of a muscle from hair follicles.
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October 1999 in “Journal of women's health and gender-based medicine” This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia report various negative impacts on their lives due to hair thinning, highlighting emotional concerns and dissatisfaction with appearance.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that both alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia moderately impacted patients' quality of life, affecting not only physiological but also emotional and social aspects.
January 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study identified increased expression of ACAA1 and its regulation by hsa-miR-1343-3p, linking androgenetic alopecia to lipid metabolism pathways, particularly through PPAR signaling, in scalp tissues.
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” This review discusses recent advancements in understanding the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia and highlights the potential for multilateral topical therapies to improve treatment efficacy with fewer side effects; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This report describes a 17-year-old woman who experienced severe anagen effluvium after DRESS syndrome but achieved full recovery in two months with topical minoxidil.
This study conducted a literature review and found that intradermotherapy, a minimally invasive technique involving needle punctures and drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, appears to be safe and effective for short-term treatment of alopecia, with satisfactory results and no significant side effects.
August 2022 in “RECISATEC” This article discusses androgenetic alopecia, its progression, signs of hyperandrogenism, and impacts on quality of life, without presenting new clinical findings.