January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” This study found that women with androgenic alopecia in Patos, Brazil, experienced significant psychological and social impacts, including feelings of frustration, low self-esteem, and social withdrawal.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, among patients with androgenetic alopecia, combining microneedling with minoxidil led to the best improvement in hair loss and volume compared to using microneedling or minoxidil alone.
November 2021 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This paper evaluates the therapeutic response of androgenetic alopecia to topical application of specific compounds using digital drug delivery but reports no new clinical results.
June 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This review discusses various therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP as effective and widely accessible options, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, digital treatment for androgenetic alopecia over six months led to significant improvements in quality of life among Brazilian men, particularly for those with consistent program adherence, although the absence of an in-person comparator limits causal conclusions.
October 2025 in “Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales” In this narrative review, the authors discuss the potential impact of hormone therapy on androgenetic alopecia among transgender individuals, especially transgender men using testosterone, and its adverse effects on emotional well-being and body image within a socially stigmatized population.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia experience significantly higher symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and body image dissatisfaction compared to non-AGA controls, along with generally reduced self-esteem and life satisfaction.
March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This chapter provides a comprehensive review of androgenetic alopecia, covering its key physiological mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and a variety of treatment options ranging from topical therapies to aesthetic and regenerative procedures, emphasizing recent advances observed in dermatological practice.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that repeated low-depth microneedling in patients with androgenetic alopecia led to initial hair improvement but subsequently caused hair-shaft fragility and breakage, suggesting iatrogenic damage.
October 2025 in “Scientia Generalis” In this narrative review, dysbiosis was found to potentially influence androgen metabolism and immune response, suggesting that gut microbiota balance may play a role in the prevention and treatment of androgenetic and areata alopecia.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” This article discusses various treatments for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, noting the condition's aesthetic and psychological impact.
October 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” 2 citations
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January 2010 In this study, the researchers found that an increased number of hairs less than 40 microns in diameter per cm² was associated with androgenic alopecia in both men and women.
March 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This cross-sectional survey found that individuals with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia perceived stigmatization and impaired quality of life, with greater stigma reported in German-speaking participants; factors like gender, age, and disease severity influenced stigmatization levels.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This review suggests that androgenetic alopecia may be exacerbated by exposure to ultraviolet radiation and proposes considering it as a photoaggravated condition requiring photoprotection.
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October 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This case report describes a patient with alopecia areata treated with diphencyprone, who experienced both successful hair regrowth and later intense hair shedding, compatible with telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible link between contact dermatitis treatments and telogen effluvium onset.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study analyzed social media posts and found discrepancies between patient-reported satisfaction and emotional responses to alopecia areata treatments, highlighting potential gaps between perceived and clinical efficacy.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
This study discovered that androgenetic alopecia disrupts the scalp microbiome balance across the whole scalp, not just areas with hair loss, and introduced a microbial index for early detection and severity prediction.
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May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
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November 2018 in “Destaques Acadêmicos” This review examines available aesthetic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that microneedling shows the most promising results among the methods evaluated, including low-level laser therapy and mesotherapy.
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, depression was more common among women with androgenetic alopecia, while men showed higher levels of anxiety, aggressiveness, and a lack of adherence to treatment.
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, a single application of autologous cellular micrografts showed short-term favorable responses in up to two-thirds of patients with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Psychiatry” This study found that individuals with androgenetic alopecia experience significantly higher symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress compared to controls, along with reduced self-esteem and life satisfaction, highlighting the importance of addressing psychological well-being in clinical treatments.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” This study concluded that psychological well-being and self-image among Filipino males with androgenetic alopecia may be influenced by age, education level, and disease severity.
This review reports that androgenetic alopecia in young adult men is consistently linked to lower self-esteem, increased anxiety, and a higher risk of depression, suggesting significant psychosocial impacts beyond cosmetic concerns.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, autologous cellular micrografts significantly improved hair parameters in androgenic alopecia patients, showing promise as an effective treatment without dangerous side effects.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that microneedle-assisted delivery of PEGylated recombinant human fusion collagen significantly improved hair regrowth and density in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model and in a small clinical trial with AGA patients, suggesting potential efficacy and safety for this treatment approach.