43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a topical solution combining 0.25% finasteride with 3% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, as measured by hair density, diameter, and global assessment, in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to 3% minoxidil alone, over 24 weeks without systemic adverse effects reported.
March 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that combining PRP with topical minoxidil or finasteride significantly improved hair density and thickness, with patient satisfaction highest for multiple treatment combinations and longer durations.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study observed that men with vertex androgenetic alopecia at age 40 had a higher risk of early-onset prostate cancer, suggesting a potential link between the conditions.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The abstract reports no new results but discusses Berry's belief that most changes in breast cancer incidence are due to screening, measurement adjustments, or hormone use.
28 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” This study found that androgenic alopecia at an early age was associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer, contrary to assumptions about androgens' role.
21 citations
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June 2002 in “PubMed” This study found an association between vertex baldness and prostate cancer, especially for high-grade tumors in men aged 60-69, suggesting a possible shared androgen pathway.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” This abstract discusses Alopecic and aseptic nodule of the scalp as a rare alopecia condition that may be underdiagnosed and reports doxycycline as a safe and effective treatment option.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This workshop review from the Australian Hair and Wool Research Society discusses findings in cutaneous biology and endocrinology but presents no new research results.
Results are not reported for this study, which used a directed acyclic graph to analyze the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, adjusting for age and ancestry.
This abstract provides a directed acyclic graph of the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, highlighting variables and potential confounders, but it reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This case report describes a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed both alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris despite immunosuppressive treatment, suggesting a shared immunopathogenesis between these disorders.
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” A man had an unusual type of hair loss that didn't match known patterns and didn't improve with treatment.
8 citations
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article discusses a case of alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and trichostasis spinulosa, highlighting how dermoscopy can help differentiate black dots from trichostasis spinulosa lesions, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Social Science Research Network” This case study describes the treatment of a 27-year-old Filipino male with acute patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, emphasizing the disease's unpredictable progression.
30 citations
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January 2008 in “The Aging Male” This study found no difference in male pattern baldness between patients with benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer, and no correlation with serum androgen levels.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
March 2024 in “Cancer Research” This meta-analysis found that men with vertex balding at age 40 or older may have a modestly increased risk of prostate cancer, with a pooled relative risk of 1.08, but no significant association was observed with frontal balding.
July 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews various aspects of androgenetic alopecia, from its historical perceptions to current understanding and treatments, without providing new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports a unique case of identical twins experiencing alopecia areata at the same time, suggesting potential environmental triggers for this polygenic autoimmune condition.
April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
April 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” In this study, oral minoxidil at 5 mg/day improved hair density comparably to topical minoxidil 5% in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, offering a viable alternative for those intolerant to topical application.
November 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” This case report describes a 15-year-old boy who experienced severe allergic contact dermatitis from hair dye, highlighting the importance of identifying allergens through patch testing.
June 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study found that using a specific ratio method based on the patient's scalp measurements can effectively predict the dimensions of the permanent safe zone for hair transplants, particularly in early stages of androgenetic alopecia, potentially ensuring long-lasting transplant results.
January 2022 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” This study compared the clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma therapy with minoxidil for treating hair loss in men, suggesting PRP is a promising option.
4 citations
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May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a technique for evaluating and treating the under-addressed temporal peak areas in hair restoration surgery to improve cosmetic harmony with the frontal hairline.
May 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a method for evaluating and treating the temporal peak regions in hair restoration surgery to achieve cosmetic harmony with the frontal hairline, while reporting no new clinical findings.
70 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study reports that the TrichoScan method effectively measures hair growth parameters and detected significant improvements in hair counts and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia after finasteride treatment.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found that SDR5A1 gene expression was similar between hirsute women, normal women, and men, suggesting it may not explain differences in hair growth among these groups.
8 citations
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” This study suggests that the rs2075876 variant in the AIRE gene may significantly increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the examined male population.