research Digit ratio 2D:4D is a possible indicator for androgenetic alopecia in males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
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research Is prediabetes risk factor for hair loss?
Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.
research Lonely Hair Sign: Not Specific for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
research Attitudes and practices of dermatologists and primary care physicians who treat patients for MPHL: results of a survey
Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.
research Beneficial uses of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis)
Breadfruit is nutritious and has potential health and medicinal benefits, but is currently underused.
research Hormone-induced aberrations in electromagnetic adhesion signaling as a developmental factor of androgenetic alopecia
Hormones cause hair loss by affecting cell growth and weakening cell attraction.
research Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness based on large independent datasets
New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
research Genetic variations associated with response to dutasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia
Genetic variations affect dutasteride treatment response for male pattern hair loss.
research Germacrene Analogs are Anti-androgenic on Androgen-dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research Bad Hair Day: Testosterone and Wnts
Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.
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 Hair loss in hospital medicine: a practical guide
The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.
research Ageing skin, part 1: normal ageing
As skin ages, it gets thinner, paler, and more wrinkled, and protection and care like sunblock and moisturizers are important.
research The genetically programmed hair growth cycle and alopecia: what is there to know?
The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
research Hair transplantation in women
Hair transplantation can effectively treat female pattern hair loss with the right patient selection and surgical skill.
research Planning for Maximum Coverage in Surgical Hair Restoration
Walter P. Unger suggests using advanced hair transplant techniques for broader coverage, as they provide natural results and use donor tissue efficiently, while also recommending personalized planning due to the unpredictable progression of baldness.
research Changes in the Expression of Smooth Muscle Cell–Related Genes in Human Dermal Sheath Cup Cells Associated with the Treatment Outcome of Autologous Cell–Based Therapy for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
research THE IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULAR MECHANISMS FROM BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN Sansevieria trifasciata PLANT AS ANTI-ALOPECIA: In-Silico APPROACH
Compounds from the Sansevieria trifasciata plant might be effective for treating hair loss.
research Hair Transplantation Surgery Versus Other Modalities of Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review
Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
research Reply to: “Comment on ‘Androgenetic alopecia present in the majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19’”
High incidence of hair loss found in COVID-19 patients, but no severity correlation established.
research Updated meta-analysis of the relation between heart disease and androgenic alopecia or alopecia areata
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
research The Novel Excipient, Dodecyl-2-N, N-dimethylaminopropionate Hydrochloride (DDAIP-HCl) Improves the Flux of Minoxidil in Human Skin
DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
research New drug targets and research methods for androgenetic alopecia
The document concludes that more research is needed to create specific drugs for treating male pattern baldness.
research Challenges in the Diagnosis of Simple-Virilizing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report
Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.
research Long hair follicular unit excision: personal experience
Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss in Female and Male: A Quantitative Trichoscopic Analysis in Chinese Han Patients
Female pattern hair loss shows similar characteristics in both genders and should be classified by hair loss patterns, not gender.
research Final Phase in the Validation of the Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Hair-Specific Skindex-29 Questionnaire Into Spanish: Sensitivity to Change and Correlation With the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey
The Spanish Hair-Specific Skindex-29 questionnaire effectively measures the quality of life impact of hair loss in Spanish-speaking women.
research Role of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of alopecia
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research How I Do It: Ahmad’s NPRT System: A New Classification System for Documenting Male Pattern Baldness
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
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.