research Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
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research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Procyanidin B2 and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Topical procyanidin B2 significantly increases hair count and is a safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
research Hair Regrowth in Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Does Not Involve the Conversion of Vellus Hair to Terminal Hair
Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
research Hair Transplantation Update
Hair transplantation is effective for baldness, with new methods improving results, but staying updated is crucial for patient outcomes.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
research Alopecia Areata: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Treatments Using Mouse Models
The document concludes that ongoing research using animal models is crucial for better understanding and treating Alopecia Areata.
research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans
The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.
research Mapping the Hair Density, Thickness, and Volume in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects With the Digital Microscope
Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Analysis of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
research Erosive Pustulosis of the Scalp: 3 Cases
Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
research Vertex Balding, Plasma Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3, suggesting these factors might be important in male pattern baldness.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Dermatoscopic Evaluation of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Beyond the Vertex Scalp
Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
research Vertex Balding, Plasma Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
Men with balding at age 45 had higher IGF-1 and lower IGFBP-3 levels, suggesting these factors might influence male pattern baldness.
research Serum Androgens and Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There a Difference Between Frontal and Vertex Baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research Prevalence of Fronto-Vertex Baldness and Its Association with Family History of Androgenetic Alopecia in Korean Men Using Basic and Specific Classification
Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
research Acquired Non-Scarring Vertex Alopecia in Three Women Revealing Trichotillomania: Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
research Different Polyamine Levels in the Vertex and Occipital Hair of Pattern Hair Loss Patients
People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
research Response: Finasteride's Effect on Frontal and Vertex Hair Loss
Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
research Vertex Accentuation in Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asians
Asian women often experience distinct hair thinning at the top of the head.
research Vertex Accentuation in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Vertex accentuation is a common pattern in female hair loss.
research Vertex and Occipital Intermediate and Terminal Hair Follicles from Androgenetic Alopecia Patients are Differentially Affected by Testosterone Ex Vivo
Occipital hair follicles in male pattern baldness respond uniquely to testosterone, not androgen-insensitive.
research ESDR564 – Vertex and Occipital Intermediate and Terminal Hair Follicles from Androgenetic Alopecia Patients are Differentially Affected by Testosterone Ex Vivo
research A Semiquantitative Grading Scale for Frontal and Vertex of Androgenetic Alopecia
New grading scale accurately measures hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness.
research Similar Response Patterns to Topical Minoxidil Foam 5% in Frontal and Vertex Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Microarray Analysis
Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
research Is Androgenetic Alopecia a Risk for Atherosclerosis?
Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Incidence of Prostate Cancer
Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
research Medical Treatments for Balding in Men
Two drugs, Minoxidil and Finasteride, can modestly maintain or regrow hair on the scalp's vertex with minimal side effects.