7 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, intradermal injections of 0.5% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth and volume in women with female androgenetic alopecia compared to a placebo, with a good safety profile reported.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” This study found that topical cetirizine 1% may be effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men, with some patients experiencing new hair growth compared to none in the placebo group.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may effectively increase hair follicle numbers in men with androgenetic alopecia, but changes in hair thickness plateaued after the second injection.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering” This study reports that monthly subcutaneous injections of concentrated growth factors improved hair appearance and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no side effects observed in the follow-up period.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” This study found that antiandrogenic therapy with Melleva 35 for three months was effective in reducing hair loss and improving acne in women with both Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that using topical minoxidil did not affect the percentage of hair survival after transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, but did reduce initial postoperative hair shedding in 60% of grafts.
January 2009 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that using small-unit hair transplantation with a No.16 hollow needle, followed by minoxidil, was effective for treating alopecia or low eyebrow density in 25 patients.
146 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment was found to induce hair regrowth in 28.5% of patients with severe alopecia areata under occlusive conditions, though long-term benefit was limited to 17.8%.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “PubMed” This study found that using a topical 2% minoxidil solution for 6-12 months may reduce hair loss and improve hair root conditions in some women with androgenic alopecia.
58 citations
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% topical minoxidil solution was significantly more effective than placebo in promoting new hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
84 citations
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August 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 67% of children treated with diphencyprone for alopecia areata or alopecia totalis regrew scalp hair, with 33% achieving complete regrowth.
4 citations
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January 1989 This study suggests that applying topical minoxidil may improve hair graft survival after hair transplantation by reducing post-operative shedding.
42 citations
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, 28.5% of patients with extensive alopecia areata had complete hair regrowth during treatment with squaric acid dibutylester, with outcomes linked to shorter alopecia duration and prompt dermatitis development.