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January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can improve hair thinning in male pattern baldness patients, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormone therapy in transgender and gender diverse individuals affects hair loss differently than in cisgender individuals.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” New treatments like low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and micro needling show positive results for hair regrowth in people with genetic hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Generative AI tools like GPT-4o can effectively automate SALT scoring for alopecia areata, matching clinician accuracy.
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March 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” AI can help track and improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia is not linked to higher heart disease risk.
November 2022 in “Scientific Data” The research identified genes and non-coding RNAs in cells that could be affected by testosterone, which may help understand hair loss and prostate cancer.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” DHT increases scalp heat, causing hair loss.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
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February 2015 in “Neuro-Oncology” Alisertib was found to be an effective and tolerable treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors.
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Alopecia areata incognita causes sudden hair thinning, responds well to steroids, and is more common in those with genetic hair loss conditions.
September 2025 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair regrowth.
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March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
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February 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
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December 2021 in “Biomarkers” Men with early baldness have similar heart risk factors as others, but certain proteins are linked to higher heart disease risk.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.
July 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Ageratum conyzoides L. extract may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
January 2026 in “Pattern Recognition” The new method improves accuracy in segmenting scalp tissue layers.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” Agaricus bisporus β-Glucan particles could effectively treat cervical cancer and offer antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
June 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP are the most effective and accessible treatments for male pattern hair loss.
October 2022 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” GnRH-a or orchiectomy is more effective than anti-androgens for managing hormone levels in transgender women.
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March 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss links to high blood pressure, high fat levels, and metabolic issues, suggesting early heart disease screening.
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April 2010 in “Endocrinology” The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Figshare” Compound glycyrrhizin with conventional treatments is effective and safe for promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata.