February 2018 in “PubMed” Society's pressure to have children later in life favors genes that increase the risk of early baldness in male offspring.
November 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genes controlling hair growth and immune response are disrupted in male pattern baldness.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair loss patterns differ between males and females due to 5 master regulators and JAK-STAT signaling affects hair growth.
January 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Early-onset male baldness is not linked to insulin resistance, but is significantly associated with metabolic syndrome.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women.
January 2017 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology&Otorhinolaryngology&Dermatology” Early-onset male baldness is significantly linked to metabolic syndrome, suggesting those with early baldness should consider preventive treatment to reduce risk.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Hair loss can cause anxiety and depression, especially in young, single women, and early psychological support is important.
January 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Lower zinc levels in hair are linked to more severe male pattern baldness, but blood zinc levels don't show this link. Age also increases baldness severity.
August 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Men with severe hair loss may have poorer sperm quality.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have heart disease risk factors, so they should get heart screenings early.
January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Family history affects hair loss severity and onset more in men than women.
January 2015 in “Journal of North Sichuan Medical College” Androgenetic alopecia is more common in males, can be influenced by lifestyle, and may be linked to other skin issues.
September 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Hair diameter difference, brown skin discoloration around hair follicles, and missing hair in certain areas are key signs of androgenetic alopecia (commonly known as hair loss) when viewed under a dermoscope.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting both men and women, with varying patterns and prevalence among different races.
April 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” Crescina treatment improves hair resistance and reduces hair loss.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Six new risk spots for early hair loss were found, which also link to Parkinson's disease and lower fertility. Two genes, FOXA2 and HDAC4, could be new treatment targets. Hair loss might also be connected to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and prostate cancer.
April 2012 in “Journal of IMAB” Men with male pattern baldness don't necessarily have high levels of Dehydroepyandrosterone-sulfate, and there's no link between its levels and the severity of hair loss.
January 2012 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Early-onset hair loss is linked to Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
January 2012 in “Journal of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Lifestyle factors like frequent shampooing and mental labor are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
June 2011 in “Dermatology Times” There are many treatments for hair loss in men.
March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
January 2011 in “Medicine Today” Male pattern baldness is a common type of hair loss in men.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women may have multiple causes, and eyebrow regrowth possible with specific injections.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Genetic testing can help understand male pattern baldness.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” ROS may affect hair loss related to hormones.