299 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to specific genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene.
169 citations
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June 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is likely caused by multiple genes, not just 5α-reductase genes.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “PubMed” The document talks about common baldness, its features, and potential treatments.
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Burns” Most patients who had scalp skin removed for burns as children had normal hair growth and were satisfied years later.
26 citations
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March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.
5 citations
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July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
A hat with sensors can measure scalp moisture well, helping with hair care.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
165 citations
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December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
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September 2001 in “European Journal of Cancer Care” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.
34 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The conclusion is that small hair follicles cause baldness in macaques, and treatments like antiandrogens and minoxidil can prevent hair loss and promote regrowth.
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April 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document suggests "anisotrichosis" as a new term for hair thickness variation in common baldness.
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.
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August 1985 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” Polysorbate 60 does not help with male pattern baldness.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
12 citations
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January 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” AGA affects many, progresses differently, and early treatment is crucial.
4 citations
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August 1985 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” Polysorbate 60 does not help with male pattern baldness.
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March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
1 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” Hair-bearing punch grafting effectively repaired damage from artificial hair implants.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbs like hibiscus, onion, and aloe vera may help hair growth and are good alternatives to conventional treatments.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thermus thermophilus extract improves hair growth and scalp health in men with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A specific genetic marker is linked to male pattern baldness in Han Chinese men.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research suggests that SFRP2 and PTGDS proteins might be indicators of female pattern hair loss and could contribute to hair loss.