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A Study on the Association Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with a History of Hair Fall

research A Study on Association between Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with History of Hair Fall

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.

research Prevalence and types of androgenetic alopecia in Shanghai, China: a community-based study

66 citations , 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.

research The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial

57 citations , August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.

research Updated meta-analysis of the relation between heart disease and androgenic alopecia or alopecia areata

2 citations , 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.

research Diagnosis and Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss

1 citations , January 2020 in “Bioscientia medicina”

Female pattern hair loss is common, worsens with age, and requires long-term treatment to manage.

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community In my opinion baldness is more prevalent now and it's being ignored..

in Chat 236 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.

community Early signs that tell you you have Male Pattern Baldness

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 154 upvotes 5 years ago

Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.

community Say this new supposed miracle drug “PP405” does actually cure baldness, how will that affect people with hair transplants?

in Chat 200 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may reactivate dormant hair follicles but won't replace hair transplants or resurrect dead follicles. Its effectiveness, cost, and impact compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are uncertain.

community M25: Getting way too many DMs, so let’s do this here! AMA about Male Pattern Baldness, Hair Loss, and Products (100% Science-Backed )

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1949 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as treatments for male pattern baldness. Finasteride and dutasteride are effective DHT blockers, while minoxidil is necessary for regrowth but must be used consistently.

community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 1 year ago

Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.

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learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn Overview

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

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