January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” In this study, the authors describe a new technique using the Ventralex hernia patch for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty, observing its application in 11 female patients.
May 2013 in “UTUPub (University of Turku)” This study suggests that adding androgens to menopausal hormone therapy may reduce breast cancer risk by counteracting estrogen-driven proliferation in postmenopausal breast tissue.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” This article reviews non‐surgical treatments and surgical techniques for male‐pattern hair loss and does not present new findings.
May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides summaries of two conferences on hair treatments, covering growth factors and female pattern hair loss, but reports no new research findings.
October 2012 in “Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery” This study found that inserting follicular units in a specific direction during hair restoration surgery did not improve natural-looking outcomes, as hair could be styled freely with regular combing.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the controversies that led to the establishment of the ISHRS and its impact on the evolution of hair transplantation, reporting no new clinical results.
March 2012 in “Dermatology Times E-News” Men with pattern baldness may have a higher risk of prostate issues.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
February 2012 in “Community oncology” Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses the application of low-level light therapy for hair loss treatment, particularly androgenetic alopecia, and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest consideration of light source characteristics and potential pros and cons.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
This article reviews low-level light therapy for various types of hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors note its safety and advantages but lack data on individual treatment response.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” The demineralized bone matrix scaffold is better for cell attachment than the mineralized bone allograft.
May 2009 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This abstract contains only journal subscription and informational content and does not present any research findings.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that integrin alpha-6 and p63 may play a role in hair loss, with variable expression patterns in different types of alopecia observed in scalp biopsy samples.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This workshop review from the Australian Hair and Wool Research Society discusses findings in cutaneous biology and endocrinology but presents no new research results.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shiyan waike zazhi” This study found that androgen is essential for erectile function in rats, and suggests that its effects may be partly mediated through nitric oxide synthase positive neurons in the medial preoptic area.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study investigated a potential link between male pattern baldness and Pityrosporum group fungal contamination but found no significant statistical association.
This review discusses finasteride, developed by Merck, as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and notes its potential effectiveness for male androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
July 1996 in “College & Research Libraries News” This paper reviews the causes, treatments, and cultural attitudes towards male pattern baldness but presents no new research findings.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses male pattern alopecia and current hair replacement surgical techniques, without presenting new clinical findings.
February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article suggests that male pattern hair loss might have historically served as an evolutionary signal for women to choose younger male partners, potentially improving population fitness.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found a minimal overall contribution of rare coding variants to male-pattern hair loss but identified significant associations with rare variants in 125 genes, including novel candidate genes.
October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that isolated scalp microneedling did not improve scalp coverage or hair density in male pattern hair loss patients, with no adverse events reported.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” The researchers concluded that while oral finasteride is effective and generally safe for treating male pattern hair loss, careful patient selection and risk assessment are important to address potential concerns such as fertility issues and mental health risks.
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses metabolomics in the context of finasteride treatment for male pattern baldness and reports no new clinical results.
November 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This perspective highlights evidence suggesting inflammation plays a significant role in male and female pattern hair loss, indicating that targeting inflammatory pathways may improve future therapeutic options.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” This article discusses the use of low-level laser therapy for hair regrowth in men and women but reports no new clinical results; it reviews types of lasers and evidence from animal and human studies.
August 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher mean platelet volume, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio compared to healthy controls.