28 citations,
June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Minoxidil and finasteride are the most effective treatments for hair loss.
June 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” PRP therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
15 citations,
November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
6 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” Nanoemulgel improves hair growth and quality using finasteride without irritation.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Ultrasonography” Ultrasound boosts finasteride's hair growth effects in mice.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Conflicting findings in androgenic alopecia are likely due to biopsy location, hair diameter diversity, and hair follicle miniaturization.
1 citations,
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
October 2024 in “Comprehensive Health and Biomedical Studies” Smoking and alcohol worsen hair transplant results.
November 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” Light therapy might help treat hereditary hair loss by improving hair follicle growth in lab cultures.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Stem cell therapies show potential for treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
January 2023 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Androgenic alopecia in men is mainly linked to family history, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic issues, but can also be influenced by lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and deficiencies in certain vitamins and microelements like copper.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Microneedling can improve hair loss treatment results.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” The SULT1A1 enzyme booster improves minoxidil effectiveness in treating hair loss, especially in females.
September 2024 in “Alcohol and Alcoholism” Alcohol may slightly increase the risk of hair loss, but the link is uncertain.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
February 2014 in “Medicine - Programa De Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado” The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A specific RNA molecule blocks hair growth by affecting a protein related to hair loss conditions.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
34 citations,
December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
The review suggests the study on male pattern baldness needs more detail on sample size, methodology, bias, and ethical considerations.