Efficacy Comparison of Monotherapies and Combination Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis

Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.

Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.

Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.

LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.

10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.

Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.

Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.

PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.

Higher energy, longer exposure, and pulse irradiation improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia treatment.

Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.

PRP therapy and minoxidil combo works best for male hair loss.

ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.

SVF-PRP therapy effectively reverses hair loss effects.

PRP injections improve hair density in male hair loss.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.

Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.

HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.

LLLT promotes hair growth and improves hair density safely in men and women.

Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.

Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.

Personality traits and anxiety affect hair loss patients' quality of life.

Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.

Low-level laser therapy significantly increases hair density in adults with hair loss, with low-frequency treatment being more effective.

Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.

Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.

PRP injections and scalp lifting together improve hair thickness and growth in hair loss patients.

Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.

Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.

Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.

Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Researchers found 63 genes linked to male-pattern baldness, which could help in understanding its biology and developing new treatments.

The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.

Minoxidil foam promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss safely in men.

Adenosine treatment thickens hair in Caucasian men with hair loss.

PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.

Minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.

An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.

Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.

Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.

HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.

New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.

Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.

5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.

Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.

A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.

5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.

Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.

Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.