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.
8 citations
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April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This proposal presents a standardized system for naming areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, defining major regions and introducing new landmarks.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
This paper introduces the Vertex Overload Framework for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that chronic mechanical and thermal stress on the vertex contributes to hair follicle miniaturization, with androgens acting as co-mediators of stress adaptation rather than isolated causes.
The user has been using minoxidil and dermarolling for 9 months and saw palmetto for 2 weeks to address female pattern baldness with vertexbalding. They are seeking feedback on any progress in hair regrowth.
An 18-year-old with hair loss since age 14 is using minoxidil and plans to start finasteride. They are considering antiandrogens and hair transplants while facing emotional and social challenges.
The conversation is about dealing with early hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users suggest starting treatment early and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these medications.
A user started balding at 17 and began hormone therapy with cyproterone and estrogel, along with minoxidil, which helped regrow hair at the front but not the back. Another user shared their experience of limited regrowth with dutasteride and minoxidil, noting that longer periods of hair loss make recovery more difficult.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.