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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.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
March 2024 in “Cancer Research” Men with baldness on the top of their head might have a small increased risk of prostate cancer.
November 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
May 2023 in “Journal of Applied Cosmetology” The Annurca apple supplement significantly improved hair growth in people with hair loss.
April 2023 in “Jordan Medical Journal” Men with male pattern baldness are more likely to have benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.
Plan hair-restoration surgery early for better results in male pattern baldness.
October 2012 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” A rare ovarian tumor caused hair loss in a post-menopausal woman, which almost completely stopped after surgery.
March 2012 in “Dermatology Times E-News” Men with pattern baldness may have a higher risk of prostate issues.
September 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplants can be effective for early male pattern baldness.
January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines” Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
March 1997 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Polygonum multiflorum may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and stress, and boosting melanin.
January 2021 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Higher self-esteem in men with androgenic alopecia leads to less shame and more openness.
March 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride treatment changes certain urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.
February 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.
May 2019 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Folliculitis decalvans mainly affects middle-aged African American men and is treated with antibiotics.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Using 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling together can effectively treat Male Pattern Baldness with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The minoxidil emulgel is feasible and may be more effective for treating male pattern baldness.
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January 1996 It's hard to tell male pattern baldness from other types because symptoms can be similar.
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March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
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May 2002 in “Skin Research and Technology” CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
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September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.