July 2013 in “Revista da Universidade Vale do Rio Verde” Flutamide treatment showed no significant changes in mice vaginal mucosa.
The study concluded that hirsutism is most common in women aged 14 to 48, often caused by PCOS, and can be effectively treated with Nd YAG laser and IPL.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride does not increase the risk of depression or suicide.
119 citations
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November 2009 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.
January 2010 in “Yearbook of Endocrinology” Two new compounds can block androgen receptor activity in different ways and may lead to new treatments for androgen-related diseases.
31 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Women with androgen excess, especially those with PCOS, have a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
25 citations
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June 2019 in “Endocrine Related Cancer” Mutations in certain receptors can cause diseases and offer new treatment options.
13 citations
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June 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-obese women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences” Autologous growth factor concentrate therapy shows promise for treating early-stage hair loss safely and effectively.
Korean patients with androgenetic alopecia may have a higher risk of heart-related health issues and could benefit from early heart screening and healthier lifestyles.
57 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baldness caused by male hormones in female-to-male transsexuals doesn't increase the risk of heart disease.
46 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New genes found linked to balding, may help develop future treatments.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
11 citations
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July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” Rosuvastatin improves lipid levels, reduces inflammation, but worsens insulin sensitivity in men with early-onset hair loss.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Higher energy, longer exposure, and pulse irradiation improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
May 2021 in “Experimental Cell Research” FOXC1 boosts SFRP1 in hair loss, suggesting new treatments.
56 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.
110 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Medicine” Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β pathways affect hair loss, and activating Wnt/β-catenin could be a potential treatment.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” PRP growth factor concentrations vary, no significant hair growth difference found.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Found different long non-coding RNAs in balding Chinese men, which may help create new treatments.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Histochemica Et Cytochemica” c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
136 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
20 citations
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July 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Using micro-needling, low-level laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma together significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Lifestyle changes can help manage androgenetic alopecia.
Early-onset baldness is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and can indicate higher risk for heart and metabolic diseases, and affects mental health.