December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” Certain Prakruti types are more prone to early male pattern baldness.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Men with more severe hair loss had a lower risk of schizophrenia, but hair loss and testosterone levels were not linked.
28 citations,
March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
52 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively improves male hair loss with mild side effects.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Botulinum toxin type A is a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness.
May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Both low-level light therapy and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating male hair loss, with no significant difference in results.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.
September 2024 in “LUTS Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms” People with hair loss may have worse urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
December 2022 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” Early hair loss in young men is linked to higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
2 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Premature hair loss doesn't increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment is effective for hair loss and chronic ulcers.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The 1565 nm non-ablative fractional laser is more effective and satisfying than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
16 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ashwagandha nanoparticles help hair grow by increasing a growth factor.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Cosmetics” Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
48 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The combined therapy significantly increased hair density and was safe for treating hair loss.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
3 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
1 citations,
July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of stem cell research and medicine” Fat-derived stem cell therapies can potentially increase hair growth and thickness in people with hair loss.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
68 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Microneedling can effectively promote new hair growth in men with hair loss who didn't improve with traditional treatments.
11 citations,
October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.