research SnapshotDx Quiz: August 2019
The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
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research Androgenetic alopecia in the paediatric population: a retrospective review of 57 patients
Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Androgenetic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hair loss at the top of the head is linked to prostate cancer, but other types of hair loss are not.
research Eficacia del tratamiento con inyecciones intradérmicas de plasma rico en plaquetas para la alopecia androgenética en varones: estudio de «antes-después»
PRP injections increased hair density in men with hair loss but didn't work for everyone and more research is needed.
research Dermatology Life Quality Index in Thai Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients attending Dermatology Outpatient Clinic
Younger men with hair loss have a worse quality of life.
research The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation
The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Male Alopecia
Genetic and environmental factors, like smoking and exercise, affect male hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Risks of Overall and Aggressive Prostate Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Men with male pattern baldness may have a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
research Abstract 850: Androgenic alopecia and risks of overall and aggressive prostate cancer: An updated meta-analysis
Men with baldness on the top of their head might have a small increased risk of prostate cancer.
research Prevalence of fronto-vertex baldness and its association with family history of androgenetic alopecia in Korean men using basic and specific classification
Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
research Male pattern androgenetic alopecia in an Indian context: a perspective study
At least 87% of Indian men experience hair loss, with type II being most common and severity increasing with age.
research Association of male pattern baldness with angiographic coronary artery disease severity and collateral development
The conclusion is that there's no significant link between male pattern baldness and the severity of coronary artery disease.
research A Novel Approach Against Male Pattern Hair Loss With Topical Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt (DMG ‐Na) and Caffeine: Efficacy of a 24‐Week, Double‐Blind, Randomized, Placebo‐Controlled Trial
The shampoo with DMG-Na and caffeine effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in men.
research Long-term follow-up of men with male pattern baldness treated with topical minoxidil
Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
research Genetics and other factors in the aetiology of female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss has unclear causes, possibly involving genetics, hormones, and environment, and needs better treatments.
research Evaluation of androgens in the scalp hair and plasma of patients with male-pattern baldness before and after finasteride administration
Finasteride lowers scalp and blood DHT levels, potentially treating male-pattern baldness.
research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
research Male‐pattern baldness, common latent viruses, and microcompetition
Common latent viruses might contribute to male-pattern baldness by disrupting cell processes that normally suppress hair loss-related proteins.
research 643 Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men
Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
research Long-term treatment with finasteride 1 mg decreases the likelihood of developing further visible hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
research Serum androgens and prostate-specific antigen levels in androgenetic alopecia: is there a difference between frontal and vertex baldness?
Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
research A new classification of pattern hair loss that is universal for men and women: Basic and specific (BASP) classification
The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.
research Hunting the genes in male‐pattern alopecia: how important are they, how close are we and what will they tell us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
research Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)
Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
research The use of low-level light therapy in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss
Low-level light therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
research Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
research Higher body mass index is associated with greater severity of alopecia in men with male-pattern androgenetic alopecia in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study
Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.