September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that polyamine levels were higher in the vertex hair than in occipital hair among patients with pattern baldness, suggesting a relation to hair loss development in the scalp's vertex region.
Results are not reported for this study, which used a directed acyclic graph to analyze the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, adjusting for age and ancestry.
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
This study found that topical minoxidil 5% foam was effective in promoting hair growth in both the frontal and vertex scalp for men with androgenetic alopecia.
The user has been using minoxidil and dermarolling for 9 months and saw palmetto for 2 weeks to address female pattern baldness with vertex balding. They are seeking feedback on any progress in hair regrowth.
Male-pattern baldness might increase UVB exposure on the scalp, potentially affecting vitamin D and skeletal health. The hypothesis is debated, with some seeing it as a minor benefit in specific contexts.
Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.