29 citations
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September 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.
21 citations
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June 2009 in “Mammalian genome” A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
20 citations
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
14 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia Areata Incognita causes widespread hair thinning, and treatment with systemic corticosteroids and psychiatric support can lead to remission.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Sex-determining genes may affect male baldness.
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August 1991 in “PubMed” Inflammation, possibly triggered by a specific bacteria and activated by UV radiation, may contribute to male pattern baldness.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.