Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?

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Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?

Q: What are the genes that cause male pattern baldness? A: At this time the genes that actually cause hair loss are still unknown. However, there are two gene loci, recently identified, that appear to be associated with common baldness. The first is on the Androgen Receptor (AR) gene carried on the x-chromosome and the second is a non-sex chromosome 20p11.

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Dr. Bernstein Interviewed for ‘Cosmetic Town’ Article on Benefits of Rogaine for Male Pattern Baldness

Dr. Bernstein contributed to an article published on the cosmetic surgery portal “Cosmetic Town” about the benefits and usage of Rogaine® (minoxidil) hair loss medication. The article also discusses the recommended dosage of Rogaine, a comparison of Rogaine and Propecia, when a patient can expect to see results of medical treatment of hair loss, and other related topics.

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We know a lot less about hair loss in women than in men. Here’s why.

st people experience hair loss because of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness), which at least in men, is highly genetic. We know much less about female pattern baldness.

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Hair Restoration Papers

Below is a list of important publications on hair restoration and hair transplant surgery listed by author. For further reading, we have included summaries, abstracts or links to select publications. Use the links below to jump to a section. A | B | C | D-F | G | H | I-J | K | […]

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Future in Hair Transplantation

Synopsis: As the twentieth century drew to a close, this paper looked into the future to try to discern the direction that hair transplantation was headed in the next millennium. Particular areas of interest were; the follicular unit/mini-micrograft controversy, graft storage mediums, how to maximize the donor supply, methods to enhance wound healing, automated devices, lasers, new medications, cloning and genetic engineering.

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Chapter 4 – Hereditary Baldness

The first sign of genetic hair loss in men is often a bit of recession at the temples, or a little thinning in the crown. One may notice a subtle change in the texture of the hair at the hairline, or have the perception that one’s hair feels less full overall. However, the experience of […]

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Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

PUBLISHERS NOTE: Single copies of this article can be downloaded and printed only for the reader’s personal research and study. Synopsis: “Surgery of the Skin: Procedural Dermatology,” covers the entire range of dermatologic surgical procedures. It was conceived to be used as the core surgical textbook for dermatologic training programs. Dr. Bernstein’s chapter on follicular unit hair transplantation covers a wide range of subjects including the history of follicular unit hair transplantation, evaluating the patient, planning the surgery, setting-up the operating room, and maximizing the cosmetic outcome of the hair restoration. Specific topics include the techniques of Follicular Unit Transplantation including density assessment, single-strip harvesting, follicular unit extraction, anesthetic use, aesthetic design and many other important topics.

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Hairline vs Crown Balding

wide, with male and female pattern baldness being the most prevalent forms. While hair loss can manifest in various patterns and areas of the scalp, two primary areas of concern are the crown (vertex) and the hairline. “While thinning can occur at both vertex and hairline, it is important to target the cosmetically most important region, which is the frontal hairline, since it frames your face and gives a larger impact on your appearance,” says Dr. Christine Shaver of Bernstein Medical Center for Hair Restoration. Crown Balding vs. Hairline Balding: Understanding the Difference Crown Balding Crown balding, also known as vertex baldness, refers to hair loss at the top or back of the scalp. It typically presents as a gradual thinning of hair in a circular or oval-shaped pattern, eventually leading to partial or complete baldness in the crown area. Crown balding is a common manifestation of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and can also occur in women.

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Chapter 3 – Causes of Hair Loss

Most people who are losing their hair are losing it simply because they have inherited a genetic design that pre-disposes them for baldness. Hair loss can also be caused by underlying medical problems, drugs, infections and a variety of other factors. Medical problems that can cause diffuse hair loss include: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue […]

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Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

Synopsis: This article focuses on various aesthetic aspects of follicular unit hair transplants including hair distribution, density, hairline design, and temple and crown restoration. It also examines racial variations that can affect the hair restoration. Together with the 1995 paper, these paired articles laid the foundation for Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation.

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Showing results 1 - 10 of 108 for the search terms: female pattern baldness.

Search Results for: female pattern baldness

Do Genes Cause Male Pattern Baldness And, If So, Which Ones?

Dr. Bernstein Interviewed for ‘Cosmetic Town’ Article on Benefits of Rogaine for Male Pattern Baldness

We know a lot less about hair loss in women than in men. Here’s why.

Hair Restoration Papers

Future in Hair Transplantation

Chapter 4 – Hereditary Baldness

Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

Hairline vs Crown Balding

Chapter 3 – Causes of Hair Loss

Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

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