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December 2013 This study found that in men with androgenic alopecia, moderate to severe cases were associated with the AA genotype of rs1160312, blood vanadium concentrations, and regular consumption of soy bean drinks.
August 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Hair loss is linked to eating less soy, having lower blood vanadium, and a specific genetic variation in Taiwanese communities.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” In this study, researchers found that specific genetic variations at loci rs1160312, rs6113491, and rs1041668 are independent risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in men, and these risks can be influenced by diet.
In this study, the authors reported that certain SNPs on chromosome 20 were associated with androgenetic alopecia in the ethnic Han population of Yunnan, with specific alleles linked to higher likelihood of developing the condition.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” This thesis explores both environmental and genetic factors in prostate cancer, focusing on surrogate hormone markers, medical radiation, family history, and genetic polymorphisms related to DNA repair and hormone marker genes, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study, researchers identified three novel genetic loci associated with androgenetic alopecia, including one with significant association in females only, which may indicate a role for sex-specific genetic factors in patterned hair loss.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This paper discusses forensic DNA phenotyping, emphasizing its ability to infer visible traits from biological samples without reference samples, but notes ethical and legal concerns related to its use.
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that high consumption of raw vegetables and fresh herbs, which are part of the Mediterranean diet, may reduce the risk of androgenetic alopecia in genetically predisposed men.
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February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science” This article discusses the use of forensic DNA phenotyping to infer physical characteristics from biological samples without a reference sample, aiding investigations but raising ethical and legal concerns.
July 2025 in “Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology” This review highlights how the development of forensic DNA phenotyping systems like IrisPlex, HIrisPlex, and HIrisPlex-S has advanced criminal investigation by accurately predicting physical traits such as eye, hair, and skin color from DNA, thereby improving the precision and relevance of forensic applications.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified a new subtype of lichen planopilaris that mimics androgenetic alopecia, selectively affecting vellus hair follicles and presenting unique histopathological features.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that patients with androgenetic alopecia had lower quality of life scores across all measured domains compared to controls, with disease severity worsening the impact, particularly socially for those under 30.
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June 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” This commentary reviews potential dietary and mineral influences on androgenetic alopecia and suggests considering a diet low in cholesterol and glycaemic index with improved glucose control and magnesium fortification, without new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Poor sleep, meat-heavy diets, and junk food worsen hair loss, while sugary drinks may help.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that several factors, including ponytail hairstyles and alcohol consumption, were associated with increased severity of female pattern hair loss in the surveyed Chinese women.
In this study, undergraduate students were surveyed about hair loss, finding a 39.2% prevalence, mostly mild, with significant risk factors including female gender, family history, scalp conditions, sleep disorders, and depression.
March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.
Eating a lot of soy might lower the chance of early hair loss in men likely to get it.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that increased expression of type II 5α-reductase, androgen receptors, and Hic-5/ARA55 in dermal papilla cells upregulates androgen sensitivity, playing a key role in androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis.
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May 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that a genetic test using 5 to 20 SNPs can predict male pattern baldness with variable accuracy in European men, especially those aged 50 and older.
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the genetic research developments in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results, and highlights the potential for discovering novel therapeutic targets.
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Forensic medicine is crucial for justice and needs continuous innovation and technology integration.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes evidence suggesting that smoking is associated with alopecia and premature hair graying, with smokers showing higher prevalence than nonsmokers.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews potential therapeutic targets and comorbidities associated with male androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; further study is needed for comprehensive management.
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September 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified two independent genetic variants near the androgen receptor gene strongly associated with androgenetic alopecia in men.
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October 1974 in “PubMed” In this study, topical estrogens and corticosteroids were associated with decreased telogen rates in 52% of androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting potential clinical improvement, though the role of corticosteroids remains unclear.
This study observed that topical 3% minoxidil increased hair growth in treated twins compared to their untreated identical siblings.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review suggests that the Mediterranean diet, protein-rich diets, and soy may support hair health in nonscarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” In this study, consuming a healthy, plant-based diet was associated with reduced skin inflammation and improved overall skin health, while the potential benefits of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for skin inflammation and tissue regeneration require further investigation.