May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Early-stage male pattern baldness shows two types of hair loss: one on the top of the head linked to hormonal changes, and another at the back of the head. The top hair loss responds well to specific treatment, while the back hair loss does not.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” Male pattern baldness has a significant psychological impact on those affected.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplants in male pattern baldness typically look normal under a microscope.
The FUE hair transplant technique provides a natural and satisfying solution for male pattern baldness.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may be more at risk for severe COVID-19, and anti-androgen treatments could offer protection.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
January 2018 in “Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego” Male pattern baldness may be an early sign of noncancerous prostate enlargement.
January 2018 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Male pattern baldness affects social interactions and mental health, and while treatments are being explored, hair transplants are currently the most effective solution.
December 2016 in “Int J Genet” Male pattern baldness is partly caused by specific genes, but most genetic factors are still unknown.
Most men seeking hair transplants have Male Pattern Baldness, influenced by genetics, age, and testosterone, while women's hair loss can be affected by thyroid function, iron, testosterone, prolactin, ferritin levels, and certain conditions. Follicular Unit Extraction is a popular hair transplant technique.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
November 2013 in “대한피부과학회지” Eating habits may affect the duration of male pattern baldness.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Men with male pattern baldness have increased arterial stiffness.
October 2012 in “Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery” The direction of hair implants doesn't affect the final direction of hair growth in baldness treatments.
February 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got male pattern baldness from touching her husband's testosterone gel.
January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
February 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers found potential new targets for treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, and identified a possible cause and treatment for male pattern baldness and eczema.
August 2010 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Male pattern baldness may be linked to prostate cancer risk.
January 2006 in “한국미용학회지” Unbalanced diet is the main cause of male pattern baldness, and rest and sleep are the best prevention.
January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Anti-androgen drugs can treat conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness by blocking effects of testosterone and DHT.
December 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Glycerol may improve wound healing and prevent keloids, a device can measure itch intensity, male pattern baldness is highly heritable, and fumaric acid esters may work for psoriasis by causing cell death in T cells.
February 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Fine hairs improve male pattern baldness treatment, alopecia areata causes remain unknown, and hair can recover from dye damage over time.
January 1998 in “KAGAKU TO SEIBUTSU” The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
January 1992 in “Juntendo Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and drugs that can block this hormone might help prevent hair loss.
January 1989 in “Skin research” The hair regrowth tonic effectively increased hair count and was safe for treating male pattern baldness.
July 1987 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
A man regrew hair after using a specific cream for skin treatment.
Targeting CXXC5 and GSK-3β may help treat male pattern baldness.