19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have lower hair density and more single-hair units compared to those with normal scalps.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician” A man with hair loss developed a condition causing scarring and inflammation in both bald and non-bald areas of his scalp.
7 citations
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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.
34 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vertex pattern hair loss linked to higher prostate cancer risk.
May 2015 in “Scientific journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” Men with early-onset baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease.
March 2024 in “Cancer Research” Men with baldness on the top of their head might have a small increased risk of prostate cancer.
38 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
3 citations
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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.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Finasteride 1mg daily effectively increases hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness over two years.
January 2014 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Male pattern baldness is not a risk factor for heart disease based on cholesterol levels alone.
June 2016 in “International journal of recent surgical and medical science” Early balding in men is linked to metabolic syndrome, so screening is important for prevention.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil applied twice daily can help regrow hair in some people with hereditary baldness, with no serious side effects.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “PubMed” The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
1 citations
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.
6 citations
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May 2016 in “Urolithiasis” Balding and low testosterone increase risk of urinary stones.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Japanese cases of fibrosing alopecia show a unique age and hair loss pattern, possibly due to racial differences.
155 citations
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December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
13 citations
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November 2015 in “Blood Pressure” Hair loss may indicate higher heart risk and metabolic issues.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balding men have harder scalps.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Renal Failure” Hair loss linked to kidney stones in people under 60.
November 2025 in “Cancers” Men with male pattern baldness may have a slightly higher risk of prostate cancer.
March 2020 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Male pattern baldness, especially the vertex type, could be an early sign of cardiovascular risk factors like high cholesterol and diabetes.
4 citations
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November 2001 in “PubMed” 1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Australasian Medical Journal” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher chance of heart disease, especially if they're younger or have severe baldness; no link was found with another type of baldness called alopecia areata.
66 citations
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February 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
3 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.