research Back to the beginning: a retrospective review of the early Forums
The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
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research Cutaneous manifestation of polycystic ovary syndrome
Skin problems like acne and excess hair in PCOS are common and linked to being overweight.
research Floral attractants in the black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana (Orchidaceae, Maxillariinae): clues for presumed sapromyophily and potential antimicrobial activity
The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
research Selected Abstracts
Parthenolide promotes hair growth in mice and may influence pathways related to male pattern baldness.
research Possible association between androgenic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer and testicular germ cell tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
research Effectiveness of Combined Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Service Evaluation
Combined oral minoxidil and finasteride significantly improve hair density in men with male pattern baldness.
research Serum lipoprotein (a) as an atherosclerosis risk factor in men with androgenic alopecia
Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
research Male androgenetic alopecia
Male pattern baldness worsens with age and can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride, but side effects and personalized care are important.
research The Association of Serum Adipokines, Insulin Resistance and Vitamin D Status in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher leptin and lower vitamin D levels may contribute to male pattern baldness.
research The evaluation of serum vitamin D3 in androgenetic alopecia: a case-control study
Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
research Haarausfall vom weiblichen Typ . Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss affects crown, increases with age, and has limited treatments.
research Efficacy and safety of platelet rich plasma therapy in male androgenetic alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective than minoxidil lotion for increasing hair count in men with hair loss, with mild side effects and high satisfaction.
research Direct hair transplantation: A modified follicular unit extraction technique
The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
research Topical cetirizine for the management of androgenic alopecia: Results of a pilot study
Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
research Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of topical procyanidin b2 and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men; A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Topical procyanidin B2 significantly increases hair count and is a safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
research Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Among Subtypes of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Different types of female pattern hair loss have unique characteristics and are associated with various health conditions.
research Hair Loss, Insulin Resistance, and Heredity in Middle-aged Women. a Population-based Study
Hair loss in middle-aged women is often linked to insulin resistance and a family history of hair loss, particularly from their fathers.
research Alopecia in patients treated with molecularly targeted anticancer therapies
Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.
research Baldness, benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate cancer and androgen levels
The study found no link between baldness patterns and androgen levels in men with benign prostate enlargement or prostate cancer.
research Dutasteride improves male pattern hair loss in a randomized study in identical twins
Dutasteride helps slow hair loss and boosts hair growth.
research Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
research Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
research Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Efficacy and safety of 5% minoxidil topical foam in male pattern hair loss treatment and patient satisfaction
5% minoxidil foam is a safe, effective treatment for male pattern hair loss, with increased hair count and few side effects.
research Autologous cell–based therapy for male and female pattern hair loss using dermal sheath cup cells: A randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded dose-finding clinical study
DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
research Global photographic assessment of men aged 18 to 60 years with male pattern hair loss receiving finasteride 1 mg or placebo
Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.
research Why care about Linear Hair Growth Rates (LHGR)? A study using in vivo imaging and computer assisted image analysis after manual processing (CAIAMP) in unaffected male controls and men with male pattern hair loss (MPHL)
Thicker hair grows faster; hair loss patients have slower growth.
research Diagnostic and predictive value of horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens in male pattern androgenetic alopecia
Horizontal scalp biopsy sections effectively diagnose and predict MPAA, with follicular density and inflammation impacting hair regrowth.
research The importance of dual 5α-reductase inhibition in the treatment of male pattern hair loss: Results of a randomized placebo-controlled study of dutasteride versus finasteride
Dutasteride more effective for hair growth, but has more side effects than finasteride.
research Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature
Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.