February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern hair loss may have evolved to promote younger fathers for offspring health and survival, encouraging monogamy and paternal nurturing.
4 citations,
October 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
58 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
17 citations,
January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
21 citations,
June 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Most men with hair loss worry, try self-treatments, and delay doctor visits due to cost, uncertainty, and embarrassment.
4 citations,
December 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion” Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth and increase hair density, making it a promising treatment for hair loss.
35 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatology” Hair loss common in Norwegian men, affecting self-esteem and life quality.
9 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Inflammation affects hair loss; anti-inflammatory treatments may help.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
44 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Integrin alpha-6 and p63 proteins may play a role in hair loss and are important for hair growth and maintenance.
39 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
31 citations,
September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The congress discussed using growth factors for hair treatments and a workshop focused on female hair loss.
16 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sublingual minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with mild side effects.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss may be linked to the developmental origins of hair follicles.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride improve hair growth and slow hair loss in male pattern baldness.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments may improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
46 citations,
October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.