January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Fat-derived stem cells and their secretions show promise for treating skin aging and hair loss.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
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.
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Hair transplant works well, but needs more research for better results.
June 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Estradiol-rich plasma can increase hair density faster and more effectively in male pattern baldness treatment than regular plasma.
April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Optimal transplant density for Chinese male hair loss patients is 35-50 hair/cm², with minimum 106.88 hair/cm² left in donor area for esthetic satisfaction.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PFD patch helps laser tattoo removal, trichoscopy diagnoses AGA, and serum boosts SOD activity.
February 2017 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Men with early hair loss may have higher insulin resistance and should be checked for related health issues.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss in males involves inflammation, collagen buildup, and follicle damage, with severity increasing with age and baldness duration.
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” Genetic data can predict male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, especially for early-onset cases in some European men.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Lower hair zinc and copper levels found in Turkish males with hair loss; higher BMI linked to less hair zinc.
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March 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No true link between AGA and insulin resistance, but coexistence may worsen AGA.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss lowers quality of life, causing embarrassment, frustration, and sexual rejection.
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
January 2015 in “Journal of Cytology and Histology” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is not caused by damage to follicular stem cells.
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October 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.
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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
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October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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April 2016 in “The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.
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January 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.