Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

    December 2010 in “ Series in cosmetic and laser therapy ”
    Nicole L. Rogers, Marc R. Avram
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    1. HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Clinical Drug Investigation · 2009
    2. Androgens and Hair Growth Dermatologic Therapy · 2008
    3. A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
    4. The Effect of Tripeptide-Copper Complex on Human Hair Growth In Vitro Archives of Pharmacal Research · 2007
    5. Dutasteride Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss in a Randomized Study in Identical Twins Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2007
    6. The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2007
    7. Spermatozoa and Chronic Treatment with Finasteride: A TEM and FISH Study Archives of Andrology · 2007
    8. The Current Role of Laser and Light Sources in the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2007
    9. Effect of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on Acne and Alopecia in Female Patients with Normal Serum Levels of Free Testosterone Gynecological Endocrinology · 2007
    10. Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2006
    11. Effect of 1 mg/Day Finasteride on Concentrations of Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen in Men With Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Lancet Oncology · 2006
    12. The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006
    13. Finasteride Induced Depression: A Prospective Study BMC clinical pharmacology · 2006
    14. Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006
    15. Changes in Hair Weight in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride (1 mg Daily): Three- and Four-Year Results Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006
    16. Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant Dermatologic Surgery · 2006
    17. Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Archives of Dermatology · 2006
    18. Topical Application of Ketoconazole Stimulates Hair Growth in C3H/HeN Mice The Journal of Dermatology · 2005
    19. Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens British Journal of Dermatology · 2005
    20. Marked Suppression of Dihydrotestosterone in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Dutasteride, a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor ˜The œJournal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism · 2004
    21. A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    22. Effect of Minoxidil on Proliferation and Apoptosis in Dermal Papilla Cells of Human Hair Follicle Journal of Dermatological Science · 2004
    23. Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
    24. Ketoconazole as an Adjunct to Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Medical Hypotheses · 2003
    25. Topically Applied Minoxidil May Cause Fetal Malformation: A Case Report Teratology · 2003
    26. Finasteride Treatment May Not Prevent Telogen Effluvium After Minoxidil Withdrawal Archives of Dermatology · 2003
    27. Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2003
    28. Hypertrichosis in Females Applying Minoxidil Topical Solution and in Normal Controls Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2003
    29. Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    30. Hair Loss in Women with Hyperandrogenism: Four Cases Responding to Finasteride Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    31. The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting Dermatologic Surgery · 2002
    32. Depression Related to Finasteride Administration for Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    33. A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    34. Effects of Minoxidil 2% vs. Cyproterone Acetate Treatment on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Controlled, 12-Month Randomized Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    35. Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride, 1 mg, Daily Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    36. 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
    37. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    38. Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2000
    39. Finasteride Increases Anagen Hair in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2000
    40. Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    41. Chronic Treatment with Finasteride Daily Does Not Affect Spermatogenesis or Semen Production in Young Men The Journal of Urology · 1999
    42. The Effects of Finasteride on Scalp Skin and Serum Androgen Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    43. Clinical Dose Ranging Studies with Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    44. Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Frontal Male Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    45. Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1998
    46. Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms (CAG Repeat Lengths) in Androgenetic Alopecia, Hirsutism, and Acne Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 1998
    47. Minoxidil Upregulates the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells British Journal of Dermatology · 1998
    48. Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia Dermatology · 1998
    49. Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil British Journal of Dermatology · 1997
    50. A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996
    51. Proliferation and Differentiation of Cultured Human Follicular Keratinocytes Are Not Influenced by Biotin Archives of Dermatological Research · 1996
    52. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1995
    53. The Effects of Finasteride (Proscar) on Hair Growth, Hair Cycle Stage, and Serum Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone in Adult Male and Female Stumptail Macaques (Macaca Arctoides) The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1994
    54. Minoxidil as a Prophylaxis of Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia Annals of Oncology · 1994
    55. The Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Scalp Skin Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Patients With Male Pattern Baldness The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1994
    56. Androgens and Human Hair Growth Clinical endocrinology · 1994
    57. Minoxidil Sulfation in the Hair Follicle Skin Pharmacology and Physiology · 1994
    58. Potassium Channel Conductance as a Control Mechanism in Hair Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1993
    59. Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata: No Effect on the Perifollicular Lymphoid Infiltration Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1992
    60. Potassium Channel Conductance: A Mechanism Affecting Hair Growth Both In Vitro and In Vivo Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1992
    61. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1992
    62. Contact Dermatitis in Reaction to 2% Topical Minoxidil Solution Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
    63. Localization of Minoxidil Sulfotransferase in Rat Liver and the Outer Root Sheath of Anagen Pelage and Vibrissa Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1991
    64. Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1990
    65. The Effect of Topical Minoxidil on Hair Follicular Cycles of Rats Journal of Dermatology · 1990
    66. Five-Year Follow-Up of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1990
    67. Extensive Alopecia Areata: Results of Treatment with 3% Topical Minoxidil Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine · 1989
    68. Topical Minoxidil Used Before and After Hair Transplantation The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology · 1989
    69. Histologic Response to Topically Applied Minoxidil in Male-Pattern Alopecia Clinics in Dermatology · 1988
    70. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1988
    71. Alterations in Scalp Blood Flow After the Epicutaneous Application of 3% Minoxidil and 0.1% Hexyl Nicotinate in Alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 1987
    72. Suppression of Fibroblast Proliferation and Lysyl Hydroxylase Activity by Minoxidil Journal of Biological Chemistry · 1987
    73. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1987
    74. Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness: Effects of Discontinuation of Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    75. Topical Minoxidil in Early Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    76. Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatment Results with Topical Minoxidil Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    77. Safety and Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    78. Action of Topical Minoxidil in the Bald Stump-Tailed Macaque Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    79. Use of Topical Minoxidil as a Possible Adjunct to Hair Transplant Surgery Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    80. Immunohistochemical Characterization of the Cellular Infiltrate in Severe Alopecia Areata Before and After Minoxidil Treatment Dermatology · 1987
    81. Effects of Minoxidil on Cultured Human Skin Fibroblasts Dermatology · 1987
    82. The Stumptailed Macaque as a Model for Baldness: Effects of Minoxidil International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 1986
    83. Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1985
    84. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil Contact Dermatitis · 1985
    85. Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata: A Double-Blind Trial British Journal of Dermatology · 1985
    86. Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness International Journal of Dermatology · 1985
    87. In Vitro Suppression of Human Lymphocyte Activity by Minoxidil International Journal of Dermatology · 1985
    88. Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1984
    89. Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1984
    90. Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil Archives of Dermatology · 1984
    91. Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1984
    92. Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1983
    93. Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata BMJ · 1983
    94. Minoxidil: A Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Use Drugs · 1981
    95. Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil British Journal of Dermatology · 1979
    96. Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension The Lancet · 1977
    97. Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs BMJ · 1977