March 2011 in “European Urology Supplements” Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
January 2011 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Shorter GGN repeats in the androgen receptor gene are linked to androgenetic alopecia.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia, or common baldness, is the main cause of hair loss in men due to shrinking hair follicles from hormones, and it's normal but can be a problem if it's too much or too early.
January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” ROS may affect hair loss related to hormones.
March 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
September 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Large prostate patients more likely to have hair loss.
January 2004 in “Modern Medicine” Androgenetic alopecia causes distressing hair loss in aging men and women.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia may be linked to certain lipid levels, but its connection to coronary artery disease is unclear.
Male pattern baldness can cause serious emotional and social issues.