14 citations
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September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Viprostol does not effectively promote hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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September 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Policemen have more hair loss due to obesity, sunlight exposure, and stress.
10 citations
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August 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Kimchi probiotics slightly improved hair density, but more research needed.
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
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May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
4 citations
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January 2002 in “Annals of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is most common in people in their 30s, can start early, is often inherited, and may be influenced by factors like hormones and scalp health.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Breezula® may be more effective than Minoxidil in promoting hair growth by reducing a hair growth inhibitor.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and assesses the severity of androgenetic alopecia.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The machine learning model effectively assesses the severity of hair loss and could help dermatologists with treatment decisions.
May 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Platelet-rich plasma is an effective and safe treatment for male pattern hair loss.
April 2023 in “Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice” Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” Serum IMA levels don't help diagnose AGA but may indicate its severity.
January 2021 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Women know more about androgenetic alopecia than men.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” Topical cetirizine helps treat male hair loss.
Hair transplants are effective for male and female pattern baldness, have evolved in technique, and require careful planning for natural results and managing complications.
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May 2014 in “Archives of plastic surgery” The position of the parietal whorl can predict safe donor areas for hair transplants in Korean men with male pattern baldness.
January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining intradermotherapy with microneedling and a topical solution reduces hair loss more effectively than intradermotherapy alone.
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
68 citations
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Microneedling can effectively promote new hair growth in men with hair loss who didn't improve with traditional treatments.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Early onset baldness in men may indicate a condition similar to PCOS, linked to heart disease, diabetes, and prostate issues.
24 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Balding people may have higher heart disease risk.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Maturitas” The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.