research Current and Future Medical Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Self-Portrait as Self-Evaluation and Follow-Up of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Study
Auto-portraits help evaluate scalp hair.
research Bioavailability of Albumin-Bound Testosterone
Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
research Molecular Mechanisms of Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
research Prostaglandin D2 Inhibits Hair Growth and Is Elevated in Bald Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Patterned Androgenic Alopecia in Women
"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women
Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
research Role of Genetics and Sex Steroid Hormones in Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Update
Genetics and hormones play a role in male and female hair loss, but more research is needed to fully understand it.
research Safety of Testosterone Treatment in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.
research Multi-Therapies in Androgenetic Alopecia: Review and Clinical Experiences
Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
research A Novel Finasteride 0.25% Topical Solution for Androgenetic Alopecia: Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Plasma Androgen Levels in Healthy Male Volunteers
New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
research New Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
research A Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia
Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
research Stem Cell Factor/c-Kit Signaling in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Hair Follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride Compared with Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
research Testosterone Therapy in Women: Myths and Misconceptions
Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
research Gender-Specific Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome in a Middle-Aged Korean Population
Female hair loss linked to metabolic syndrome, not in males.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia: An Update, Looking to the Future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Insulin Resistance: Are They Truly Associated?
No true link between AGA and insulin resistance, but coexistence may worsen AGA.
research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors
The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.