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2 citations,
September 2022 in “Drug Delivery” The microneedle system effectively promotes hair growth for treating androgenic alopecia.
January 2022 in “مجلة جامعة المجمعه للعلوم الصحية” A woman was misdiagnosed with hair loss for years, but actually had a rare type of alopecia.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Topical finasteride's effectiveness for hair loss needs standardized evaluation methods.
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December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.
3 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects quality of life, especially for women, who are more willing to pay for treatment.
24 citations,
July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
1 citations,
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153 citations,
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115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
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139 citations,
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174 citations,
November 2002 in “Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine” Hair loss needs more research for better treatments.
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