research A response to “Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19”
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Early androgenetic alopecia as a possible indicator of diabetes mellitus and its link to cardiovascular risks: a cross-sectional study
Early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of diabetes in young and middle-aged adults.
research Association between Androgenic Hair Patterns and Prostate Cancer Risk in South Indian Men: A Case-control Study from the Cauvery Delta.
No link was found between hair patterns and prostate cancer risk in South Indian men.
research Androgenetic alopecia is not associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular disease risk factors: A retrospective cohort study
Androgenetic alopecia doesn't increase the risk of heart-related health issues.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Clinical profile of androgenic alopecia and its association with cardiovascular risk factors
Men with early-onset hair loss have more heart disease risk factors.
research Discriminating in favour of or against men with increased risk of finasteride-related side effects?
Finasteride treats baldness but may cause lasting sexual side effects.
research Machine learning-based steroid metabolome analysis reveals three distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome and implicates 11-oxygenated androgens as major drivers of metabolic risk
PCOS has three subtypes, with 11-oxygenated androgens increasing metabolic risk.
research Endocrine care of transpeople part I. A review of cross-sex hormonal treatments, outcomes and adverse effects in transmen
Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
research Prostate Carcinoma, what would be the best to do ?
Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.
research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Association between male pattern baldness and testicular germ cell tumor: a meta-analysis
Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
research Metabolic syndrome and skin: Psoriasis and beyond
Some skin conditions, like psoriasis and early-onset baldness, may indicate metabolic syndrome, and others are linked to diabetes risk and cardiovascular issues.
research High-coverage genome of the Tyrolean Iceman reveals unusually high Anatolian farmer ancestry
The Tyrolean Iceman had mostly Anatolian farmer ancestry and traits like darker skin and a risk for certain health issues.
research A Genetically Defined Male Counterpart of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence for Ovarian-Independent Pathogenesis
Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
research Systematic review of exosome treatment in hair restoration: Preliminary evidence, safety, and future directions
Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
research Clinical Characteristics of Female Patterned Hair Loss in Patients Attending Hair Clinic in Thailand
Female pattern hair loss in Thailand varies by region and demographics, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
research A STUDY OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ORAL MINOXIDIL IN MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution is needed for older or heart-risk patients.
research Analysis of 72,469 UK Biobank exomes links rare variants to male-pattern hair loss
Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
research A hospital-based study to assess the prevalence of Androgenetic alopecia in young male patients admitted to a Cardiac care unit (2021)
The study looked at how common male pattern baldness is in young men in a heart care unit but didn't give specific results.
research Dermatological diseases from a genetic perspective
New gene discoveries have improved diagnosis and treatment for skin and hair disorders, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
research What Is the Male Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype?
Men can have genetic risks for PCOS-related traits like obesity and diabetes.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
research Male-pattern hair loss: Comprehensive identification of the associated genes as a basis for understanding pathophysiology
Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
research Six novel susceptibility Loci for early-onset androgenetic alopecia and their unexpected association with common diseases
Early-onset hair loss is linked to Parkinson's disease and decreased fertility.
research Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness
Genetic factors can help predict male pattern baldness risk.
research Genetic Prediction of Male Pattern Baldness
Genetic factors can predict male pattern baldness risk.
research Male pattern baldness and incidence of prostate cancer
Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
research Baldness and testicular cancer: the EPSAM case-control study
Bald men may have a lower risk of testicular cancer.
research Association of Baldness with Coronary Artery Disease and Its Severity
Bald men may have a higher risk of heart disease, but baldness doesn't necessarily mean more severe heart disease.