Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review

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1. Efficacy of a Cosmetic Phyto-Caffeine Shampoo in Female Androgenetic Alopecia Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia · 2020
2. Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
3. Germacrone and Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extracts from Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Increase Skin Penetration of Minoxidil, a Hair Growth Promoter Drug Delivery and Translational Research · 2017
4. Annurca Apple Nutraceutical Formulation Enhances Keratin Expression in a Human Model of Skin and Promotes Hair Growth in a Randomized Clinical Trial Journal of Medicinal Food · 2017
5. Efficacy of Topical Caffeine in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2017
6. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy Versus Social Popularity PubMed · 2017
7. Comparing the Effects of Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Their Combination, and Minoxidil Solution Regimens on Controlling Hair Loss in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of research in pharmacy practice · 2017
8. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol in Management of Alopecia Areata: A Pilot Study Dermatologic Therapy · 2017
9. A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss Skin appendage disorders · 2017
10. An Open-Label Randomized Multicenter Study Assessing the Noninferiority of a Caffeine-Based Topical Liquid 0.2% Versus Minoxidil 5% Solution in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 2017
11. A 6-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of a Marine Complex Supplement to Promote Hair Growth in Men with Thinning Hair Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2016
12. Serum Biotin Levels in Women Complaining of Hair Loss International Journal of Trichology · 2016
13. Topical Calcipotriol Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study PubMed · 2015
14. Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia with Topical Products Containing Serenoa Repens Extract Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2015
15. Rosemary Oil vs Minoxidil 2% for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Comparative Trial PubMed · 2015
16. A Marine Protein-Based Dietary Supplement for Subclinical Hair Thinning/Loss: Results of a Multisite, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial International Journal of Trichology · 2015
17. A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair Dermatology Research and Practice · 2015
18. The Autoimmune Basis of Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review Autoimmunity reviews · 2014
19. Differential Effects of Caffeine on Hair Shaft Elongation, Matrix and Outer Root Sheath Keratinocyte Proliferation, and Transforming Growth Factor-β2/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1-Mediated Regulation of the Hair Cycle in Male and Female Human Hair Follicles In Vitro British Journal of Dermatology · 2014
20. Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2014
21. Analysis of Serum Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Hair Loss Annals of Dermatology · 2013
22. Comparative Effectiveness of Finasteride vs Serenoa Repens in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Year Study International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology · 2012
23. Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Topical Calcipotriol Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology · 2012
24. Topical Melatonin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Trichology · 2012
25. Curcuma Aeruginosa, A Novel Botanically Derived 5α-Reductase Inhibitor In The Treatment Of Male-Pattern Baldness: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2011
26. A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011
27. Effects of Tocotrienol Supplementation on Hair Growth in Human Volunteers PubMed · 2010
28. Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 2010
29. Senile Hair Graying: H2O2-Mediated Oxidative Stress Affects Human Hair Color by Blunting Methionine Sulfoxide Repair The FASEB Journal · 2009
30. The Therapeutic Effect and Changed Serum Zinc Level After Zinc Supplementation in Alopecia Areata Patients with Low Serum Zinc Level Annals of Dermatology · 2009
31. Biotin And Biotinidase Deficiency Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2008
32. Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2008
33. Interventions for Alopecia Areata Cochrane library · 2008
34. Effect of Topical Application of Raspberry Ketone on Dermal Production of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I in Mice and on Hair Growth and Skin Elasticity in Humans Growth hormone & IGF research · 2008
35. Melatonin and the Hair Follicle Journal of pineal research · 2007
36. Diffuse Alopecia in a Child Due to Dietary Zinc Deficiency SKINmed Dermatology for the Clinician · 2007
37. Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Features, Classification, and Treatments Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America · 2007
38. Effect of Caffeine and Testosterone on the Proliferation of Human Hair Follicles In Vitro International Journal of Dermatology · 2007
39. Combination of Topical Garlic Gel and Betamethasone Valerate Cream in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2007
40. Procyanidin Oligomers Counteract TGF-β1- and TGF-β2-Induced Apoptosis in Hair Epithelial Cells: An Insight into Their Mechanisms Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2006
41. Investigation of the Topical Application of Procyanidin Oligomers from Apples to Identify Their Potential Use as a Hair-Growing Agent Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2005
42. Prevalence of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss in Maryborough Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005
43. Melatonin Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia or Diffuse Alopecia: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
44. Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
45. Autoimmunity: Alopecia Areata Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2004
46. The Effects of Minoxidil, 1% Pyrithione Zinc, and a Combination of Both on Hair Density: A Randomized Controlled Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2003
47. Procyanidin B-3, Isolated from Barley and Identified as a Hair-Growth Stimulant, Has the Potential to Counteract Inhibitory Regulation by TGF-β1 Experimental dermatology · 2002
48. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · 2002
49. Onion Juice (Allium Cepa L.), A New Topical Treatment For Alopecia Areata The Journal of Dermatology · 2002
50. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-Alpha-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2002
51. Causes of Hair Loss and Developments in Hair Rejuvenation International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2002
52. Lack of the Vitamin D Receptor Is Associated with Reduced Epidermal Differentiation and Hair Follicle Growth ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology · 2002
53. Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy Epilepsia · 2001
54. The First Clinical Trial of Topical Application of Procyanidin B-2 to Investigate Its Potential as a Hair Growing Agent PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research · 2001
55. Efficacy and Tolerability of Hairgain in Individuals with Hair Loss: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study Journal of International Medical Research · 2001
56. Investigation of Topical Application of Procyanidin B-2 from Apple to Identify Its Potential Use as a Hair Growing Agent Phytomedicine · 2000
57. Procyanidin Oligomers Selectively and Intensively Promote Proliferation of Mouse Hair Epithelial Cells In Vitro and Activate Hair Follicle Growth In Vivo ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology · 1999
58. Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy for Alopecia Areata Archives of Dermatology · 1998
59. Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia on Women: Comparisons with Balding Men and Female Control Subjects Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1993
60. A Comparative Study of a New Food Supplement, Viviscal, with Fish Extract for the Treatment of Hereditary Androgenic Alopecia in Young Males Journal of International Medical Research · 1992
61. Low Dosage Retinol and L-Cystine Combination Improve Alopecia of the Diffuse Type Following Long-Term Oral Administration PubMed · 1989