research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: What If 10% of Your Cases Were Lichen Planopilaris “Incognito”?
Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
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research Laser on Hair Regrowth
Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
research Comparison of Fatty Liver Disease in Men with and without Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) are more likely to have fatty liver disease than those without hair loss.
research The association of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in early-onset androgenetic alopecia in males: a case-control study
Early-onset male baldness is not linked to insulin resistance, but is significantly associated with metabolic syndrome.
research Is there male androgenetic alopecia the sign of male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome or metabolic syndrome
Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.
research Prostate cancer incidence among finasteride and alpha-blocker users in the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial
Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.
research Myotonic Dystrophy—A Progeroid Disease?
Myotonic dystrophy may be classified as a segmental progeroid disorder.
research Hair and nail diseases in the mature patient
Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.
research Differences in reproductive toxicology between alopecia drugs: an analysis on adverse events among female and male cases
Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
research A Hospital-based Study to Determine Causes of Diffuse Hair Loss in Women
The main causes of diffuse hair loss in women are telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, often related to stress and iron deficiency.
research Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women and Its Male Equivalent
High AMH levels are linked to PCOS in women and may have a male equivalent with similar traits.
research Synthetic hair implantations continue; serious complications result
Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
research Implications of cigarette smoking on early‐onset androgenetic alopecia: A cross‐sectional Study
Smoking increases early hair loss risk in men; quitting may help prevent it.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 650 nm Red Light Stimulation on Human Hair Follicles and Study of Its Mechanisms via RNA Sequencing Transcriptome Analysis
650 nm red light helps hair grow and prevents hair loss by affecting certain genes and biological processes.
research Androgens and women's health.
Excessive androgen in women can cause acne, hair growth, baldness, and PCOS, often treatable with medication.
research Disproportional signal of sexual dysfunction reports associated with finasteride use in young men with androgenetic alopecia: A pharmacovigilance analysis of VigiBase
Finasteride use in young men with hair loss is linked to sexual dysfunction.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Prevalence of Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Almost half of COVID-19 patients in Makkah, Saudi Arabia experienced increased hair loss, especially women and those with chronic diseases.
research Evaluation of Susceptibility Genes/Loci Associated with Male Androgenetic Alopecia (MAGA) for Female-Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Han Population and a Brief Literature Review
Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.
research Overactive bladder in men
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Assessment of adipokines, hormonal profile, lipid profile, and insulin resistance in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
research Advances in the extracellular vesicles treatment of alopecia
Extracellular vesicles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research for effective use.
research Uncovering the genetic architecture and evolutionary roots of androgenetic alopecia in African men
Genetic predictions of baldness in Europeans don't apply well to African men.
research Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic Syndrome
People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
research Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
research The role of 5-α-reductase inhibition in supressing progression of male androgenetic alopecia − a postulate for further studies on possible application of saw palmetto extracts
Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle histology and the hair cycle is crucial for diagnosing alopecia.
research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia among Saudi Population
Androgenetic alopecia is more common in Saudi men than women.
research Male pattern hair loss: Can developmental origins explain the pattern?
Male pattern hair loss may be linked to the developmental origins of hair follicles.
research O que sabemos sobre os inibidores da 5 alfa redutase?
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for male hair loss and enlarged prostate but may cause reversible sexual side effects.