research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
research Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Assessment of the usefulness of dihydrotestosterone in the diagnostics of patients with androgenetic alopecia
DHT's role in hair loss is important, but measuring its level for diagnosis is questionable.
research Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance: From a Biochemical Stance to a Clinical Diagnosis and Management
Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.
research The endocrinology of baldness
Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
research Hair Morphology in Androgenetic Alopecia
Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
research Platelet-rich plasma microneedling versus 5% topical minoxidil in the treatment of patterned hair loss
Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
research Platelet-rich Plasma and Cell Therapy
PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Improvement of androgenetic alopecia with topicalSophora flavescensAiton extract, and identification of the two active compounds in the extract that stimulate proliferation of human hair keratinocytes
Sophora flavescens extract helps hair growth and treats hair loss.
research Serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Androgenetic, Diffuse and Senescent Alopecia in Men: Practical Evaluation and Management
The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
research Randomized trial of electrodynamic microneedling combined with 5% minoxidil topical solution for treating androgenetic alopecia in Chinese males and molecular mechanistic study of the involvement of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Fat grafting of hairy areas of head and neck - comparison between lipofilling and nanofat grafting procedures in a cadaveric study
Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
research Clinical Efficacy of a Cosmetic Treatment by Crescina® Human Follicle Stem Cell on Healthy Males with Androgenetic Alopecia
Crescina® lotion helps reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia.
research Efficacy and safety of a new 5% minoxidil formulation in male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, double‐blind, noninferiority study
New 5% minoxidil formula safely and effectively treats male hair loss.
research Harvested vs estimated follicular units in hair transplantation
Actual harvested hair follicles were fewer and differed in type from estimated, with older patients and those with multiple transplants needing more careful planning.
research Early-onset baldness and the risk of aggressive prostate cancer: findings from a case–control study
Men who start balding at age 20 may have a higher chance of getting aggressive prostate cancer.
research Digit ratio 2D:4D is a possible indicator for androgenetic alopecia in males
Finger length ratio may indicate male hair loss.
research Autologous Adipose Derived Stem Cell versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in the Treatment of Androgentic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects and Safety
Both fat-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are effective and safe for hair loss, but stem cells give better results with more side effects.
research Efficacy and safety of a novel herbal solution for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and comparison with 5% minoxidil: A double‐blind, randomized controlled trial study
Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
research Genetic analysis of 5 α reductase type 2 enzyme in relation to oxidative stress in cases of androgenetic alopecia in a sample of egyptian population
5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
research Overactive bladder in men
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Serum androgens and prostate-specific antigen levels in androgenetic alopecia: is there a difference between frontal and vertex baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research Comparative efficacy of oral dutasteride and low-, medium-, and high-dose oral minoxidil: a six-month prospective trichoscopic and clinical study
Oral minoxidil improved hair loss more than oral dutasteride.
research A Study on Optimal Frequency and Duration of PRP in Androgenic Alopecia
PRP therapy significantly improves hair thickness and density in male pattern baldness.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: update on Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
research Hair loss, old and uninterested nonmotor symptom in Parkinson’s disease during dopaminergic therapy
Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.