22 citations,
June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
22 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
21 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Various potential triggers may be causing the rise in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and avoiding these could help stop the disease's increase.
21 citations,
October 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy helped 63% of androgen-deficient women grow scalp hair, but more research is needed.
17 citations,
June 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral mTOR inhibitors often cause skin and hair side effects but usually don't require stopping treatment.
15 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss have worse cholesterol levels, possibly linking hair loss to heart problems.
14 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.
14 citations,
December 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The T-zone on the face has more androgen receptors and produces more oil than the U-zone.
14 citations,
November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
13 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
12 citations,
December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
12 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
11 citations,
November 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women's hair grows faster and thicker than men's, but hair growth slows for both genders with pattern hair loss.
11 citations,
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.
9 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
8 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.
6 citations,
May 2016 in “Urolithiasis” Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
4 citations,
September 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
4 citations,
June 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” HPV 60 may cause cysts and warts on the face, not just hands and feet.
3 citations,
May 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
research Acne
2 citations,
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical science” Bacteria from Xylocarpus fruit can be used in hair creams to treat hair loss and fight infections.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
January 2020 in “International Journal of Research” High testosterone increases heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal” There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.