research Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp
Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
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research Reply to letter to the editor: “A response to ‘Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19’”
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research Visual Diagnosis: The Case of the Balding Preschooler
A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
research Wnt Signaling and Aging-Related Heart Disorders
Wnt signaling may be linked to heart diseases in aging and could be a target for future treatments.
research Uncovering the complex relationship between balding, testosterone and skin cancers in men
Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
research Cue masking and cultural signals: Testing context-specific preferences for bald(ing) leaders
Baldness and shaved heads change how traits are seen but don't really affect leader preferences.
research Minoxidil increases 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α-reductase activity of cultured human dermal papilla cells from balding scalp
Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.
research Cellular Senescence and Aging in Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
research Female pattern hair loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Young men’s coping with androgenetic alopecia: Acceptance counts when hair gets thinner
Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.
research Ageing skin, part 1: normal ageing
As skin ages, it gets thinner, paler, and more wrinkled, and protection and care like sunblock and moisturizers are important.
research Healthy Hair: Form and Function
Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
research Large-scale genome-wide meta-analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome suggests shared genetic architecture for different diagnosis criteria
The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
research Baldness, acne and testicular germ cell tumours
Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
research Disorders of ovulation
Ovulation disorders are a major cause of infertility and menstrual problems in women.
research Hair, Cutaneous Homeostasis and Stem Cell Functions
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Androgenetic alopecia at various ages and prostate cancer risk in an equal-access multiethnic case–control series of veterans
Early balding, especially frontal, increases prostate cancer risk; more research needed.
research On the geographies of hair: Exploring the entangled margins of the bordered body
Hair significantly shapes body identity and social interactions, influencing how we perceive and relate to our bodies.
research Researchers Link Early Hair Loss and Prostate Cancer
Early hair loss may increase the risk of prostate cancer, especially in African American men and those with frontal baldness.
research Perfectionism and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms among Men Seeking and Not Seeking Hair Transplant
Men seeking hair transplants show higher perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research 342 COMPARISON OF THE INCIDENCE OF SECONDARY CANCERS AFTER IMRT, BRACHYTHERAPY AND SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER
Different prostate cancer treatments have similar risks of secondary cancers and related mortality when considering patient age and smoking history.
research Losing Hair, Losing Points?: The Effects of Male Pattern Baldness on Social Impression Formation1
Bald men are often viewed more negatively and as older than they really are.
research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Androgenetic alopecia in women
Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
research Current understanding and treatment of sex hormone-related hair diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Nonscarring hair loss disorders
Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
research Scalp Flaps
Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
research Abstracts
The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
research Schimmelpenning syndrome with dydimosis aplasticosebacea in a one-month-old girl
Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.