ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2023
Association Between Trichoscopic Features and Serum Hormone Levels and Vitamin D Concentration in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia in Eastern China: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: A Narrative Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Treatments.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026Review
- Xiaozhi Yufa decoction ameliorates androgenetic alopecia through inhibition of MAPK signaling and regulation of lipid metabolism.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Short-Term Clinical Assessment of Treating Female Androgenetic Alopecia with Autologous Stem Cells Derived from Human Hair Follicles.Biomedicines · 2024Article
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Abstract
Purpose: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common dermatological condition, with reported associations between serum vitamin D and sex hormone levels. However, the relationship between these factors and the severity of hair loss remains unclear. Patients and Methods: Our cross-sectional study included 310 AGA patients who visited the dermatology clinic and underwent trichoscopy examinations throughout 2021. We collected data on serum sex hormones and 25(OH)D levels during their consultations. TrichoScan analysis was used to characterize and quantify AGA severity based on hair density and vellus hair proportions in the central scalp area, which were then correlated with the collected indicators. Results: The study findings reflect the basic demographic characteristics of AGA patients in the Chinese population. We discovered a significant negative correlation between serum SHBG levels and AGA severity in women, but no association was found in men. Serum testosterone, estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and 25(OH)D levels showed no significant correlation with the severity of androgenetic alopecia, regardless of gender. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the relationship between serum sex hormones, vitamin D, and AGA severity using trichoscopic scalp hair features.
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