This study developed consensus guidelines for the use of low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss, recommending specific doses, monitoring procedures, and timing of application around hair transplant surgeries.
This study developed expert consensus guidelines on using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss around hair transplant surgery, recommending specific doses, monitoring practices, and timing of use for both male and female patients.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in Hispanic male patients often resembles androgenetic alopecia, with a tendency for earlier onset compared to European and North American populations.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified 47 proteins associated with male pattern baldness severity and prioritized five candidate genes, including druggable CD38, suggesting new non-hormonal targets for therapeutic development.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review suggests a shift toward genetically informed treatments for male pattern hair loss by integrating genetic insights and pharmacogenetic markers into therapeutic decision-making.
January 2026 in “Medico Research Chronicles” This case report suggests that a classical homeopathic approach at Dr Batra’s® Homeopathy Clinic significantly improved hair fall, hair density, and quality of life for a young male with Grade III Male Pattern Baldness over 18 months.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This case report details a rare instance of malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumour in a 60-year-old male, emphasizing the significance of histochemical and immunohistochemical markers for accurate diagnosis and differentiation from squamous cell carcinoma.
December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system issues may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
This study found that applying amaranthus extract cream to the scalp significantly improved terminal hair density, anagen hair count, and pilary index in men with male pattern hair loss, suggesting it may be a safe and effective supportive therapy.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that Breezula® and Minoxidil both enhance hair growth in male pattern hair loss by promoting keratinocyte proliferation, with Breezula® potentially more potent in reducing the hair growth inhibitor IL-6.
July 2025 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported differences in serum IgG N-glycans between male patients with different types of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that GP10 and GP22 may serve as biomarkers for assessing hair loss severity in male FPHL.
June 2025 in “Microorganisms” In this study, researchers observed significant differences in hair follicle microbiome diversity and microbial composition between hair loss and healthy groups, uncovering specific patterns and functional changes associated with female pattern hair loss, which may aid future targeted approaches for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study identified three genetic loci influencing hair density in East Asian populations and found associations with demographic and lifestyle factors like age, sex, and BMI. The results also suggest possible genotype-specific responses to finasteride for managing hair disorders.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This case study found that multiparametric ultrasound can be an effective non-invasive diagnostic tool for evaluating scalp changes in alopecia areata following repeated corticosteroid injections, potentially offering an alternative to biopsy.
Understanding hair follicle structure and techniques improves hair restoration outcomes.
Hair restoration surgery is becoming more common as male pattern baldness increases with age.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a significantly higher mean platelet volume compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a potential link between hematological markers and the severity of the disease.
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers found a significant association between the rs13405699 SNP at 2q31.1 and male pattern baldness among Han Chinese men, suggesting genetic influence on this condition in this population.
August 2024 in “Medicine” This study found that medroxyprogesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol with drospirenone were the most frequently prescribed medications for PCOS, with some patients experiencing drug changes or discontinuation due to side effects or therapeutic failure.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the clinical and histological features of alopecia areata, a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disorder causing unpredictable nonscarring hair loss, without providing new clinical findings.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This population-based study found that n-3 fatty acid intake may not benefit and could potentially harm hair loss improvement in middle-aged or elderly men, as higher n-3 intake was associated with a greater risk of non-improvement in male pattern hair loss.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that patients with severe male pattern hair loss had lower hair density in the occipital region compared to those with mild or moderate cases.
In this study, both 5% and 10% topical minoxidil showed similar overall efficacy in treating male-pattern hair loss, though the 10% concentration resulted in greater improvement in frontal hair count but also more side effects.
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs to improve in areas like sample size, methodology, and bias for better quality and credibility.
April 2024 in “Human genomics” This study identified MPB susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates that may help uncover molecular mechanisms and address male-pattern baldness.
March 2024 in “Cancer Research” This meta-analysis found that men with vertex balding at age 40 or older may have a modestly increased risk of prostate cancer, with a pooled relative risk of 1.08, but no significant association was observed with frontal balding.
February 2024 in “BIOspektrum” This review discusses the latest molecular genetic insights into male-pattern hair loss and their potential applications in improving prediction and treatment, without reporting new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified robust susceptibility genes and potential drug candidates for male-pattern baldness, providing insights into the condition's molecular mechanisms.
January 2024 in “Open MIND” This study identified five genes with rare variants potentially involved in male pattern hair loss and found no significant genetic or epidemiologic link between MPHL and severe COVID-19.