January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” PRP therapy can be effective for early-stage common hair loss, with most patients seeing improvement, but there are inconsistencies in treatment methods.
January 2017 in “Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Male faces age with more wrinkles and hair loss, influenced by both body changes and environmental factors.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
January 2025 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Alopecia areata significantly harms women's self-image, causing reduced confidence and social isolation.
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August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
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June 2019 in “eLife” The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Adults with gender dysphoria on hormone treatment often have skin problems like acne, which are common but not always recognized.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
Scalp micropigmentation usually needs two to three sessions, but factors like genetics, coverage area, and health conditions can require more.
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July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have personality disorders.
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September 2020 in “African Journal of Urology” Prostate size varies by ethnic group, age, residence, and blood glucose, but not by body measurements or fat.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
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May 2020 in “Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease” Understanding gender differences in COVID-19 is crucial for effective health strategies.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
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November 2014 in “BMC Medicine” Oral testosterone therapy raises heart risk more than other methods.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Imaging” An intelligent system can classify hair follicles and measure hair loss severity with reasonable accuracy.
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July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” Greasy hair spreads sebum twice as much as nongreasy hair over time.
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January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
Hair restoration surgery is becoming more common as male pattern baldness increases with age.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Hormonal therapy in adults with gender dysphoria often leads to skin issues like acne, requiring a team of skin and hormone doctors.
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July 2019 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology” The review suggests new ways to classify ejaculation problems and recommends different treatments based on the type of issue.