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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of health sciences and biomedical research KLEU” There is no link between hair loss and prostate enlargement.
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” In STSD patients, the body compensates for low androgen levels by increasing another enzyme's activity.
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December 2012 in “Human Biology” The most different genetic segment between Africans and East Asians is the EDA2R/AR region, with two main types influenced by population changes and natural selection, and linked to baldness.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
22 citations
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March 2019 in “Environmental health” Higher fluoride levels may delay puberty in boys.
Androgenetic alopecia is more common in male Chinese adolescents and linked to rosacea, but doesn't affect quality of life.
March 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Hair loss is linked to higher prostate-specific antigen levels and urinary symptoms, likely due to age.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Teledermatology can effectively diagnose Loose Anagen Syndrome remotely.
October 2025 in “Skin Research and Technology”
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August 1991 in “Endocrinology” Androgens, like testosterone, are crucial for early testicular descent in rats.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Dermatologists are essential in helping transgender and gender diverse patients with skin and hair issues related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne severity is not related to the type or severity of androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
Early balding may be a sign of future prostate problems.
September 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Large prostate patients more likely to have hair loss.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international”
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October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
4 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
17 citations
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February 2014 in “Pediatric Research” January 2023 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing hair loss in children.
17 citations
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April 2009 in “Andrologia” A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 17 citations
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May 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Gomez–Lopez–Hernandez syndrome can cause focal hair loss and developmental delays but some children can still function well and excel in school and sports.
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May 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss risk is influenced by multiple genes.
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July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp laxity, elasticity, and glidability are important in hair transplants and can predict scar width at the donor site.
Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Mothers with alopecia areata have a higher risk of adverse birth outcomes.