47 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review explores genetic and lifestyle factors influencing hair diversity and reports no new findings, calling attention to the potential for future discoveries in genetic and epigenetic research.
41 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that 58% of men aged 30-50 had androgenic alopecia, with disease severity increasing with age and many being candidates for medical treatment or hair transplantation.
29 citations
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for treating androgenetic alopecia, noting concerns about sexual side effects, which are typically uncommon and often resolve over time.
24 citations
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March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found evidence of increased DNA methylation of the androgen receptor gene in occipital hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations
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May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical application of Serenoa repens extract increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it could be an alternative for those unable to use standard medications.
15 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatous plaques than control subjects, suggesting a need for cardiovascular screening in this group.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This report describes a case of lichen planopilaris potentially triggered by chronic scalp trauma from break dancing, emphasizing the need for careful examination to differentiate it from androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals for hair care and emphasizes the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies, without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study found that males with androgenetic alopecia had a significantly lower 2D:4D digit length ratio in the right hand compared to healthy controls, which may indicate prenatal androgen exposure.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” This article reviews factors influencing hair growth and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results on their effectiveness.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
3 citations
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the vertex/occiput ratios of hair density and diameter in prepubertal children may serve as reference values to identify androgenetic alopecia with high probability.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses existing research and encourages further studies on the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and COVID-19 severity, reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the uses and techniques of trichoscopy for hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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October 1998 in “Family Practice” New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
June 2026 in “European Medical Journal” This study found that among male and female patients at a dermatology clinic, higher severity of androgenetic alopecia was statistically associated with lower sexual function scores, although the findings should be interpreted cautiously due to sample size and methodological limitations.
This study found that among female patients, those who consumed sweetened tea drinks more frequently had a higher risk of androgenetic alopecia, with the impact notably mediated by late bedtimes rather than by sugar intake from these drinks.
This study found that consuming sweetened tea drinks is associated with an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, and this relationship is influenced by bedtime habits rather than sugar intake from soft drinks.
This research reported that consuming sweetened tea drinks is linked to an increased risk of female androgenetic alopecia, with the effect significantly mediated by bedtime habits rather than daily sugar intake.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, dutasteride was found to be effective and safe in treating androgenetic alopecia in men who did not respond to finasteride, with improvements observed in hair loss and quality over 24 weeks.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic criteria and diagnostic features for various hair and scalp conditions, emphasizing their utility in non-invasive diagnosis, but reports no new clinical results.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
September 2003 in “Clinics in Family Practice” Different hair diseases affect people during childbearing years, with treatments ranging from medication to psychological support.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine” This study observed that trichoscopic patterns, such as yellow dots and honey comb patterns, correlate with the severity of androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, highlighting trichoscopy's diagnostic and prognostic value.
July 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” In this study, researchers observed that men with androgenetic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to those without alopecia, which may warrant early screening for metabolic syndrome to prevent coronary artery disease, despite the study's small sample size.
March 2018 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” This study observed no association between androgenetic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia in men aged 20 and older, although a positive family history was linked to early onset of hair loss.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
27 citations
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January 2002 in “Exogenous Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that chronic UV exposure may contribute to androgenic alopecia progression by influencing hair cycle changes and exacerbating solar elastosis in the scalp.