research Familial Nonmembranous Aplasia Cutis of the Scalp
Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
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research Relationship Between Male Pattern Baldness and the Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial
Men with baldness at the front and top of their head at age 45 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Not Useful as an Indicator of Men at High Risk of Prostate Cancer
Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Evaluation of Lipid Levels in Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Control Group
Men with a certain type of hair loss (AGA) have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol levels, making them more likely to get heart disease.
research Male Pattern Baldness and Its Association with Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
research Evaluation of Androgens in the Scalp Hair and Plasma of Patients with Male-Pattern Baldness Before and After Finasteride Administration
Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.
research Evidence of Increased DNA Methylation of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Occipital Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Finasteride 1 mg in Men Aged 41 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
research Hormonal Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Female Alopecia
Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer: Findings from an Australian Case-Control Study
The conclusion is that there might be a link between certain types of baldness and prostate cancer, which could be due to shared hormonal pathways.
research Lichen Planopilaris in a Latin American (Chilean) Population: Demographics, Clinical Profile, and Treatment Experience
Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
research Weathering of Hair in Trichoteiromania
Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.
research Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
research Age-Dependent Associations Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Prostate Cancer Risk
Early balding at 40 increases prostate cancer risk.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Possible Familial Aetiology in Two African Families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
research Scalp Biophysical Characteristics in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study with Healthy Controls
Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
research Is Baldness Bad for the Heart?
Baldness may be linked to heart disease, but the evidence isn't strong enough to consider it a major risk factor.
research Alopecic And Aseptic Nodules Of The Scalp: A New Case With A Systematic Review Of The Literature
Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
research Hair Regrowth with Cannabidiol (CBD)-Rich Hemp Extract – A Case Series
CBD-rich hemp oil can significantly increase hair regrowth in people with common hair loss, with no reported side effects.
research Study on Hair Distribution in Healthy Males for Hair Restoration Design
About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.
research Association Between Male Pattern Baldness and Prostate Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Relation of Urinary Stone Disease with Androgenetic Alopecia and Serum Testosterone Levels
Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
research Comparative Evaluation of Hair Density and Grouped Hair Unit Pattern Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Normal Scalp
People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have lower hair density and more single-hair units compared to those with normal scalps.
research Reproducibility of Global Photographic Assessments of Patients With Male Pattern Baldness in a Clinical Trial With Finasteride
A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.
research Photographic Documentation of the Effectiveness of 1 mg Oral Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men in Routine General Practice in Switzerland
1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
research Sulfotransferase Activity in Plucked Hair Follicles Predicts Response to Topical Minoxidil Treatment in Brazilian Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
research Setting Reference Values in Trichology
Normal hair density and diameter ratios were established to help diagnose adult hair loss.
research Possible Association Between Androgenic Alopecia and Risk of Prostate Cancer and Testicular Germ Cell Tumor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
research Improvement of Hair Graying During Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss Using 1,927-nm Fractionated Thulium Laser Energy and Polydeoxyribonucleotide Injections
A treatment combining laser energy and injections improved hair loss and unexpectedly also reduced hair graying.