65 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” N-acetylcysteine may help treat trichotillomania.
January 2024 in “Genetics in Medicine Open” Adults with Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome may have serious heart problems and need lifelong heart monitoring.
January 2026 in “Research” New technologies show promise for safer, more effective hair loss treatments.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have lower hair density and more single-hair units compared to those with normal scalps.
October 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Polynucleotide gel injections help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with pattern hair loss, with few side effects.
August 2025 in “Benha Medical Journal” PRP therapy improves hair growth safely in androgenetic alopecia but needs standardized methods.
3 citations
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January 2008 in “Endocrine journal” A new mutation linked to partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and prostate cancer was found in a patient unhappy with their female gender assignment.
January 2016 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi mecmuası” Severe hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to higher risk of heart disease (cardiovascular atherosclerosis).
June 2025 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” UVA exposure worsens hair loss by activating a specific cell pathway.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” The conclusion is that more hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is linked to larger prostate size, suggesting hair loss could be an early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia.