20 citations
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December 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that among Korean men with AGA, drinking and smoking were associated with greater hair loss severity, while family history was linked to more severe hair loss and earlier onset.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests the average age of onset for androgenic alopecia may be decreasing, but a longer-term study is needed to confirm this observation.
14 citations
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April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses therapeutic options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while antiandrogen treatments prevent further hair loss and promote some regrowth, dramatic results are rare.
11 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines various conditions that resemble androgenetic alopecia, analyzing their pathogenesis and highlighting the difficulties they pose for accurate diagnosis and treatment; it reports no clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews the diagnostic process for hair problems, emphasizing the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia have a higher prevalence of hyperuricemia compared to those without the condition.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Chinese patients with alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and male androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Nature Biotechnology” New drug shows promise for better hair growth in baldness treatment.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, describing its diagnostic criteria and noting that it is a common cause of anovulatory infertility and hirsutism, without reporting new research findings.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Community & Public Health Nursing” In this study, no significant link was found between cap-wearing habits and quality of life in Indian males over 50 with androgenic alopecia, but more severe alopecia was associated with a poorer quality of life.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter reviews signaling pathways related to androgenic alopecia in dermal papilla cells of balding human scalps, integrating published information and analysis of molecular interactions, without reporting new clinical results.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This study reported a case where individualized homeopathic treatment notably reduced hair fall and promoted hair regrowth over nine months in a 40-year-old man with androgenic alopecia, while also improving his confidence and body image.
January 2026 in “Journal of Case Reports and Scientific Images” This case study reports significant hair regrowth and healing of pustular lesions in a 29-year-old woman with alopecia areata under individualized homeopathic treatment at Dr Batra’s, following prior unsatisfactory outcomes from allopathic and Ayurvedic approaches.
November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” This source discusses the aim of the Australian Journal of General Practice to deliver evidence-based information to help Australian general practitioners provide optimal patient care. Results from specific studies are not included.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report observed that a 23-year-old male with androgenic alopecia experienced significant improvement, including complete resolution of baldness, after nine months of treatment with the homeopathic medicine Lycopodium clavatum 200.
August 2023 in “International journal of research and review” This article discusses how androgenic alopecia, commonly known as pattern hair loss, can have significant psychological effects on both men and women, and it highlights homeopathy as a treatment option that considers both psychological and pathological impacts.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” In this study, among 50 patients with premature hair graying, the combination of biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate showed no significant efficacy in treating the condition, and the researchers observed associations with other disorders such as anemia, alopecia areata, thyroid disorder, and vitiligo.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study describes a case of successful treatment for alopecia universalis by combining PRP therapy with eye drops, resulting in significant hair regrowth and demonstrating no systemic side effects.
August 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Men with early hair loss may have a higher risk of enlarged prostate and possibly prostate cancer due to shared hormonal factors.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.
1040 citations
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October 1992 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, 5 mg of finasteride per day significantly improved urinary symptoms and reduced prostate volume in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but increased the risk of sexual dysfunction.
40 citations
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November 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” In this study, spiny mice showed superior cardiac recovery after myocardial infarction compared to other mouse strains, with enhanced myocardial preservation and functional stabilization.
36 citations
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses skin changes and dermatoses during pregnancy and reports no clinical findings, emphasizing a need for better understanding of their causes.
36 citations
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November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract discusses the uncertain role of the vascular system in hair loss and highlights the unexplained aspects of various types of alopecias; it reports no new research findings.
32 citations
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November 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article reviews advancements in hair restoration, highlighting improvements in surgical techniques and patient satisfaction, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color and highlights the need for patient education and tailored therapeutic strategies, but does not report new clinical findings.
30 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome, suggesting an association that supports considering cardiovascular risk assessments in patients with this type of hair loss.
29 citations
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December 2003 in “Teratology” This case report describes fetal malformations and placental abnormalities in a pregnant woman who applied minoxidil topically, suggesting potential risks of its use during pregnancy.