More men have androgenic alopecia than women, with stress linked to the condition in both genders.
January 2009 in “대한피부과학회지” The conclusion is that more women in their forties are getting AGA and stress is linked to AGA in both men and women.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Integrin alpha-6 and p63 proteins may play a role in hair loss and are important for hair growth and maintenance.
March 2007 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Finasteride gel and tablet both have similar moderate effects in treating male hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Semaglutide is an effective weekly treatment for obesity, promoting weight loss and improving health, despite some side effects.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Dutasteride helps increase hair density in patients with female-pattern hair loss by activating a new growth mechanism.
The number of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene doesn't significantly affect female pattern hair loss in the Han Chinese population.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
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December 1966 in “Endocrinology” Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
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January 1980 in “PubMed” Hair lotions with 17 alpha-estradiol can reduce hair loss but won't regrow new hair.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology” NDP-MSH protects brain cells and reduces inflammation in Parkinson's disease by activating MC1R and involving Tregs.
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May 2013 in “PubMed” A new hair loss treatment with two unique ingredients improved hair growth.
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” The 2003 Australian Medicines Handbook was a clear, concise drug reference guide, updated with new topics and evidence, and considered essential for medical practice.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hair loss in androgenic alopecia may be linked to increased local androgen activities, but not to estrogen levels.
January 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” Clean and sterile gloves showed no difference in scalp contamination during hair transplant surgery.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-cost videomicroscopy may not be reliable for diagnosing hair loss compared to standard videodermatoscopy.
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” TTNPB helps turn stem cells into neural stem cells, improving depression-like behaviors in rats.
November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
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January 2004 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers developed new compounds that target the androgen receptor effectively with fewer side effects.
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Weak endocrine disruptors in mixtures can have significant effects and should be considered in risk assessments.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the ς1 receptor.
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January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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May 2003 in “PubMed” Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LGR5 mainly stays inside cells, moving to the trans-Golgi network, and this process is important for its role in cell signaling.
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September 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” 5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” TLR-targeted therapies show promise in cancer treatment by helping destroy tumors.