179 citations
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June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
People with early-onset hair loss (AGA) have a higher risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement.
The RNA AL136131.3 slows down hair growth and speeds up hair loss by affecting sugar breakdown in hair follicles.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Stopping azathioprine led to full hair regrowth and recovery in 2.5 months.
September 2023 in “Medicine” The research suggests immune system changes and specific gene expression may contribute to male hair loss, proposing potential new treatments.
The paper concludes that the patchiness of alopecia areata is likely due to when the immune attack happens in the hair growth cycle.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
53 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” New treatments for alopecia show promise in restoring hair growth by targeting immune and hormonal factors.
12 citations
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August 2001 in “PubMed” CE-PTG is a better method for analyzing hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia involves immune cell disruptions, especially increased CD4+ T cells around hair follicles.
2 citations
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January 2003 in “PubMed” Hair loss in men might be linked to programmed cell death.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AL136131.3 slows hair growth by affecting energy processes in hair loss.
February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” The patient quickly recovered from hair loss caused by DRESS syndrome using topical minoxidil.
The YH complex, made from certain plant extracts, effectively promotes hair regrowth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
83 citations
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September 1993 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” 1 citations
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November 2024 in “Veterinary Dermatology” The cat's hair loss was linked to a type of cancer.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” Early-onset hair loss in Koreans isn't linked to other health issues.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue”
January 2008 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.
20 citations
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April 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” ODC transgenic mice can model human hair loss with skin lesions.
September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
January 2006 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)”
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 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” AA patients with comorbid conditions face more severe hair loss and need specific treatments.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Acne is more common in men with male pattern baldness due to increased hormone levels.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Advanced dermocosmetics can effectively manage androgenetic alopecia and improve quality of life.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.