When was male pattern baldness discovered

The new results "are certainly putting us closer to a genetic test for developing alopecia," said Dr. But, he added, a negative reading on such a test would be more informative than a positive result showing the presence of the baldness-related genes.

The currently marketed genetic test got a low grade from Cotsarelis. Learn more about what's known about male pattern baldness at the U. National Library of Medicine. Brockschmidt, Ph.

We'll notify you here with news about. Research Studies from ClinicalTrials. Androgenetic alopecia and risk of prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol. Epub Feb 8. Genetic variation in the human androgen receptor gene is the major determinant of common early-onset androgenetic alopecia.

Am J Hum Genet. Epub May Confirmation of the association between male pattern baldness and the androgen receptor gene. Eur J Dermatol. Prevalence of androgenic alopecia in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and characterization of associated clinical and biochemical features. Fertil Steril. Epub Feb Update on the pathogenesis, genetics and medical treatment of patterned hair loss.

J Drugs Dermatol. Citation on PubMed Yazdan P. Update on the genetics of androgenetic alopecia, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata: implications for molecular diagnostic testing.

Semin Cutan Med Surg. Retrieved November 14, from www. Obesity was associated with a These genetic variants could be used to predict a man's chance of Print Email Share. Boy or Girl? Living Well. View all the latest top news in the environmental sciences, or browse the topics below:. Gene scan to predict hair loss. Hating my bald head. BBC - Health Hair loss in men. Journal of Clinical Investigation.