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      Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia

      229 citations , August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology”
      This paper discusses key mechanisms of androgen metabolism in androgenetic alopecia and reports the effectiveness of treatments like oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, highlighting the limited success rate due to factors like follicular inflammation.
      Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Female pattern hair loss

      226 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
      Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss

      212 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the various treatment options for male and female pattern hair loss and provides no new clinical results; the authors outline the most effective strategies based on existing evidence.
      Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Evaluation and treatment of male and female pattern hair loss

      203 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This article reviews the historical developments in understanding and treating male pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of dihydrotestosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but reports no new clinical findings.
      The Evaluation and Management of Hirsutism

      research The evaluation and management of hirsutism*1

      195 citations , May 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953. Online)/Obstetrics and gynecology”
      This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism, emphasizing that a systematic evaluation can determine its cause, while combination therapy effectively manages the condition for most patients.
      Electron Microscope Studies of Hair and Wool

      research ELECTRON MICROSCOPE STUDIES OF HAIR AND WOOL

      191 citations , November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”
      This article reports electron microscope studies on the structure of hair and wool, but it does not present new clinical findings.
      Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss

      research Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss

      187 citations , June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This study reported that finasteride 1 mg/day significantly increased hair growth and slowed hair loss in men with frontal scalp hair thinning over one year, and these benefits continued or improved in the second year.
      Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

      research Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

      185 citations , March 2011 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”
      This study found that 94% of healthy men reported low libido and 92% reported erectile dysfunction as persistent sexual side effects after using finasteride for male pattern hair loss, with these effects lasting on average 40 months post-discontinuation.
      Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata

      research Guidelines for the management of alopecia areata

      182 citations , October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      These guidelines for alopecia areata management, prepared by the British Association of Dermatologists, provide evidence-based treatment recommendations and insights into the condition's epidemiology, diagnosis, and investigation.
      Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy

      research Androgenetic alopecia: pathogenesis and potential for therapy

      174 citations , November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine”
      This review discusses the genetic factors contributing to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the potential for developing more effective therapies based on recent discoveries, but reports no new clinical results.
      Anthracycline Analogs: The Past, Present, And Future

      research Anthracycline analogs The past, present, and future

      168 citations , December 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology”
      Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
      Epidermal Stem Cell Diversity and Quiescence

      research Epidermal stem cell diversity and quiescence

      168 citations , August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine”
      This review discusses epidermal stem cell diversity, revealing previously unrecognized differences in stem cell populations, but reports no new experimental results; it highlights the need for further exploration of stem cell interactions and quiescence.
      Androgens and Alopecia

      research Androgens and alopecia

      165 citations , December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology”
      This study found that finasteride improves scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss by reducing scalp dihydrotestosterone levels, but it did not benefit postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss.
      Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

      research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

      162 citations , August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology”
      This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
      The Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Korean Men and Women

      research The prevalence and types of androgenetic alopecia in Korean men and women

      157 citations , July 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      In this study, the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia among Korean men and women was found to be lower than in caucasians, with Korean men showing more frontal hairline preservation and a higher incidence of 'female pattern' hair thinning.
      Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Aged 40-69 Years: Prevalence and Risk Factors

      research Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 40-69 years: prevalence and risk factors

      155 citations , December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      In this study, the researchers did not confirm previously reported links between AGA and smoking or benign prostatic hypertrophy, but found potential associations with alcohol consumption and lean body mass at age 21 that merit further investigation.
      The Pharmacology of Methotrexate

      research The pharmacology of methotrexate

      155 citations , August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This article reviews methotrexate's pharmacokinetics and toxicity, emphasizing the role of urinary excretion and leucovorin in avoiding most toxic reactions; it provides no new clinical results.