The Latest Trends of Treatment for Alopecia

    In-Wook Jang, Woo-Shin Ko, Hwa-Jung Yoon
    TLDR Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.
    The document reviewed 46 papers on alopecia treatment, highlighting the effectiveness of 5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride for androgenic alopecia, and Minoxidil for enhancing hair growth. Steroids were effective for alopecia areata, while Baricitinib, an immunosuppressant, showed promise. Emerging treatments like low-level laser therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) had minimal side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine, including herbal treatments and acupuncture, sometimes showed higher efficacy than conventional methods. The study emphasized the need for further research to validate these findings and integrate Western and Eastern medical approaches for comprehensive treatment.
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      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

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