September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” Age, race, family history, and certain genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk.
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February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Cardiology” People with alopecia are at higher risk for heart disease and have more heart-related risk factors.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicles requires more research using computational methods and an integrative approach, considering the current limitations in hair treatment products.
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
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July 2007 in “Regenerative Medicine” Stem cell research and regenerative medicine have made significant advancements in treating various diseases and conditions.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists play a key role in treating skin symptoms of PCOS like dark patches, excess hair, acne, and hair loss.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The QR 678 hair growth treatment was safe and effective for hair regrowth in men and women.
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March 1998 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Experts suggest various surgical methods for hair restoration, including scalp reduction, transplantation using minigrafts, and establishing a permanent frontal hairline with follicular units. The drug finasteride may also be used alongside these procedures.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
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January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo” Long-term steroid abuse in athletes causes serious health risks, outweighing any benefits.
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November 2022 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New models predict male pattern baldness better than old ones but still need improvement.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Early-stage Alopecia Areata was effectively treated in less than six months.
September 2017 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān” Androgenetic alopecia is a long-term, immune-related disorder that starts during puberty due to androgen secretion, and it might be improved with iron tablets, platelet transfusion, and anti-inflammation therapy.
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July 2018 in “Medicine” Men with vertex baldness may have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
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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.
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October 2020 in “Galen Medical Journal” Bald men may have a higher risk of heart disease, but baldness doesn't necessarily mean more severe heart disease.
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Early hair loss may predict heart disease.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment improved baldness in a young man.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” New biological pathways and potential treatment targets for male pattern baldness were identified.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.