January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
May 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new microneedle treatment effectively promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. may help treat hair loss by affecting specific biological pathways.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A specific pathway involving AR, miR-221, and IGF-1 plays a key role in causing common hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Androgenetic alopecia is mainly caused by genetic factors and increased androgen activity, leading to hair follicle miniaturization.
The combination of oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and mesotherapy is the most effective and safe for hair growth in AGA.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Targeting multiple pathways may improve treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Two rare bald spots on the back of the scalp were found to be lupus, not alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Cells” PGC-1α may improve aging skin by boosting mitochondrial function and reducing inflammation.
April 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Many children with alopecia areata also have other autoimmune diseases.
July 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.
October 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Stem cells preservation in AGA could be a potential therapy, but more cases needed.
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October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” The report concludes that atypical Brauer nevus is more common in males, present at birth, and often misdiagnosed due to its unusual scalp locations.
January 2009 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Reflectance confocal microscopy is a promising non-invasive tool for diagnosing alopecia areata incognita.
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June 2021 in “Wal afiat Hospital Journal” Normal BMI is linked to higher rates of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Higher fasting insulin levels increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Men with androgenetic alopecia have oilier and less hydrated scalps, especially in sensitive areas.
January 2004 in “Springer eBooks” March 2025 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology”
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September 2019 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concluded that AAI and DAA are forms of the same disease, with different symptoms in men and women, and that corticosteroid treatment is effective.
January 2026 in “Biomedicines” Dysregulated lipid metabolism may play a role in male pattern baldness.
October 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely distinct diseases with different tissue involvement.
April 2024 in “Our Dermatology Online” Androgenetic alopecia may predict metabolic syndrome, so routine screening is recommended to prevent cardiovascular issues.
September 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.