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GlossaryAndrogenetic Alopecia

genetic hair loss influenced by androgens, often hereditary

Androgenetic Alopecia, commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness or Female Pattern Baldness, is a genetic condition characterized by progressive hair thinning and loss. It is influenced by androgens (male hormones) and typically follows a recognizable pattern, such as a receding hairline in men and diffuse thinning on the crown in women. This condition is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting both genders, and is often hereditary.

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research BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia

37 citations , March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology”

Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.

research Characteristics of nonbalding scalp zones of androgenetic alopecia in East Asians

6 citations , December 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Hair density and thickness decrease in all scalp areas for East Asians with AGA.

research Increased Expression of Zyxin and Its Potential Function in Androgenetic Alopecia

5 citations , January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”

Inhibiting Zyxin may help treat androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth.

research A study of plasma zinc levels in Thais with androgenetic alopecia

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.

research Application of ZMY-1 hair transplantation system in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia

July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

The ZMY-1 system makes hair transplants faster without losing safety or effectiveness.

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community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 8 months ago

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

community Is there an improvement? Zinc, biotin, and D3

in Is this regrowth? 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.

community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

in Chat 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 678 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community My understanding of how androgenetic alopecia works (plus FIN and DUT)

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 4 years ago

Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.

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