April 2023 in “Voprosy kurortologii fizioterapii i lechebnoĭ fizicheskoĭ kultury” COVID-19 may cause hair loss, often after recovery, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common type.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study suggests fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution has distinct features and may vary by race.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A trial showed that a new treatment is safe and effective for male pattern baldness, with most participants growing new hair.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Combining PRF and PDO threads shows promise in treating male pattern baldness.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Male pattern baldness may indicate arterial stiffness in transgender men on long-term testosterone therapy.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
January 2018 in “Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego” Male pattern baldness may be an early sign of noncancerous prostate enlargement.
Botulinum toxin injections can reduce hair loss and stimulate new hair growth in some men with male pattern baldness.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
October 2010 in “Journal of Men's Health” Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” Hair transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss with long-lasting results.
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.
January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Men with androgenetic alopecia do not have elevated DHEA-S levels.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” Micrografts can grow natural hair and most patients are satisfied, but some need multiple procedures.
January 2000 in “Journal watch” Early baldness in men might be linked to heart disease due to insulin resistance.
April 2021 in “Texila international journal of academic research” Both topical and oral finasteride are equally effective for treating male pattern baldness.
February 2018 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern hair loss may have evolved to promote younger fathers for offspring health and survival, encouraging monogamy and paternal nurturing.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride improve hair growth and slow hair loss in male pattern baldness.
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May 1998 in “Urology” Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.
January 2023 in “Editora Enterprising eBooks” Male pattern baldness has a significant psychological impact on those affected.
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
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April 1990 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
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October 2008 in “Nature Genetics” Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
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July 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Stopping minoxidil treatment resumes balding; continuous use needed for results.
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March 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High DHEA-S levels may cause hair loss in young men.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Men with male-pattern baldness have more androgen receptors in their scalp's oil glands, which may contribute to hair loss.
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December 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may cause male infertility, stopping it can help.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is safe and effective for some early male-pattern baldness cases.
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.