research Getting to grips with hair loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
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research Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp
Cells from balding scalps have more androgen receptors than cells from non-balding scalps.
research Androgenetic alopecia: a review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Molecular basis of androgenetic alopecia: From androgen to paracrine mediators through dermal papilla
Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue: A Newly Recognized Layer of Skin Innate Defense
Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitors are associated with reduced frequency of COVID‐19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.
research Androgenetic alopecia in adolescents: A report of 43 cases
Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
research An X-Linked Gene Involved in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Lesson to Be Learned from Adrenoleukodystrophy
Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.
research Scalp Hair Regrowth in Hormone-Treated Transgender Woman
Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.
research Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss
Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
research Hair Transplantation for Men with Advanced Degrees of Hair Loss
Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
research Is prediabetes risk factor for hair loss?
Prediabetes may be a risk factor for hair loss.
research 642 Uncovering the role of UV exposure history and genetics in determining skin sun damage
UV photography can help identify people at higher risk for skin cancer, and male pattern baldness at age 45 is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
research Hair-growth as anti-aging
Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.
research Effects Of Smoking On Hair Loss
Smoking increases the risk of hair loss, especially male pattern baldness.
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Comments concerning the real risk of sexual adverse events secondary to the use of 5-ARIs
The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
research Contents
Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
research Headcover and male-pattern hair loss: A cross-sectional study
Wearing headcovers doesn't affect male-pattern hair loss severity.
research Early Onset of Androgenetic Alopecia Associated With Early Severe Coronary Heart Disease: A Population-Based, Case-Control Study
Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.
research Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Microneedling and 5% Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Male Pattern Hair Loss.
Microneedling with PRP is more effective and satisfying for male pattern hair loss than microneedling with minoxidil.
research Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Microneedling and 5% Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Male Pattern Hair Loss.
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma showed quicker improvements in male pattern hair loss than microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil, with no serious side effects.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research Androgen receptor gene polymorphisms and risk for androgenetic alopecia: a meta-analysis
G allele of AR Stul polymorphism linked to higher hair loss risk, especially in white people.
research Minoxidil increases 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α-reductase activity of cultured human dermal papilla cells from balding scalp
Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.
research Hair loss
The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
research Increased DHT levels in androgenic alopecia have been selected for to protect men from prostate cancer
Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
research Hair Transplantation Surgery Versus Other Modalities of Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review
Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
research Occult fungal infection is the underlying pathogenic cause of atherogenesis
Hidden fungal infections might cause heart disease and clogged arteries.