1 citations,
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” AGA, a common hair loss, is caused by genetics, hormones, age, and environmental factors.
5 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
16 citations,
December 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
12 citations,
September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
5 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sublingual minoxidil safely promotes hair growth.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Differences in gene expression and methylation patterns found in AGA patients suggest potential targets for future treatments.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
August 2016 in “InTech eBooks” Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
28 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
7 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
January 2024 in “International journal of homoeopathic sciences” Early intervention and patient education are crucial for managing alopecia areata.
October 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
247 citations,
August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with early onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher chance of metabolic syndrome, especially dyslipidemia.
November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment improved hair thickness, shine, and reduced hair loss effectively.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Peanut callus extract helps grow hair and prevent hair loss.
Sansevieria trifasciata Prain shows promise for treating hair loss by inhibiting androgen receptors.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “Medicine” Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β pathways affect hair loss, and activating Wnt/β-catenin could be a potential treatment.
7 citations,
October 2017 in “The Prostate” Baldness in men with prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain sex hormones, but chest hair density is not.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
3 citations,
March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.