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.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this randomized trial, topical minoxidil treatment resulted in cosmetically acceptable hair growth in 32% of men with hereditary male pattern baldness, with no serious side effects reported.
33 citations
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride was shown to be more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and reversing hair miniaturization over 24 weeks, with both treatments displaying similar side effect profiles.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the surgical methods of hair restoration, highlighting the density benefits of scalp reduction and rotation, but reports no new clinical findings.
32 citations
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December 2004 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that trained observers using the Hamilton-Norwood classification were very reliable in assessing balding patterns, while men's self-assessments were moderately accurate compared to observers.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the basics of hair follicle biology, laser/tissue interactions, and hirsutism and hypertrichosis causes, discussing the long-pulsed alexandrite laser's role in hair reduction without reporting new clinical results.
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October 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study observed that, in mouse ear epidermal stem cells, a cell-autonomous size control mechanism involving the RB pathway dictates S phase entry timing based on cell size, despite external environmental variations affecting growth rates.
38 citations
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February 2019 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This meta-analysis found that dutasteride was more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and improving photographic assessments for men with androgenetic alopecia, while both drugs had similar rates of sexual dysfunction-related adverse effects.
125 citations
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January 1999 in “Drugs” This study found that oral finasteride 1 mg/day promotes hair growth and prevents further hair loss in a significant proportion of men with male pattern hair loss over two years.
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January 2013 in “BMJ Open” This meta-analysis reports that vertex baldness is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, particularly in younger men, while no significant link was found for frontal baldness.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.
April 2026 in “Research Square” In this study, trichoscopic examination revealed that variations in hair diameter were more common in certain types of alopecia affecting the frontal scalp, suggesting the importance of evaluating the entire scalp for accurate diagnoses, although limitations include a single center design and small sample size.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study reports that quantitative trichoscopy, while noninvasive and convenient, provides less accurate hair density data compared to invasive histopathologic examination, which was demonstrated in a sample of adult Chinese individuals without alopecia.
This phase II study found that a 0.05% topical dutasteride solution was more effective than oral finasteride (1 mg/day) in increasing hair count and width in males with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, without causing irritation.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 32% of patients with hereditary male pattern baldness experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth after applying topical minoxidil twice daily, with no serious side effects reported.
122 citations
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April 1995 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found that the current evidence on using platelet rich plasma to treat non-cicatricial alopecia, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, is of low quality and yields controversial results.
January 2013 in “Anthropology” This article discusses the challenges in accurately estimating an individual's age in forensic and anthropological contexts and reports no definitive method; the authors highlight the need for acceptable error margins.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review highlights the promising potential of microemulsions and nanoemulsions in (trans)dermal drug delivery, noting a gap in understanding their distinct mechanisms and composition-related effects on skin permeability, while emphasizing the limited clarity on mesostructures and cosolvent impacts.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a 16-week dermal application of rice bran extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male androgenic alopecia patients without causing adverse reactions.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that oral minoxidil 5 mg daily was effective in enhancing hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, with minor side effects such as hypertrichosis and pedal edema.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral minoxidil 5 mg daily significantly improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, though it may cause minor side effects like hypertrichosis and pedal edema.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral minoxidil 5 mg daily significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, demonstrating safety with minor side effects such as hypertrichosis and pedal edema.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review highlights new treatment options for hair restoration, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy, which have shown efficacy in increasing hair count and density for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, but presents no original clinical data.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
March 2019 in “European archives of medical research” In this study, PRP injections were found to improve hair density and quality in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with a significant reduction in hair loss and high patient satisfaction after three treatment sessions over several months.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed EGCG-loaded nanohydrogels using ethyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol to enhance the stability and delivery of the hydrophilic drug in aloe vera gel, optimizing encapsulation efficiency and drug release properties.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” In this case series, the topical botanical formulation GASHEE demonstrated significant improvements in hair regrowth without adverse events among patients with hair loss, including cases where previous treatments had failed.
February 2025 in “Cureus” This study focused on developing and validating standardized methods to reliably assess hair growth and scalp health in androgenetic alopecia, finding significant differences in hair parameters such as vellus and terminal hair counts, density, and thickness between affected and standardized areas.
June 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” This article discusses male androgenetic alopecia, describing its progression and pattern, and reports no new findings or clinical results.