September 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment for male and female pattern hair loss resulted in high patient satisfaction and clinical improvement, with patients likely to recommend the treatment to others.
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September 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study reports that persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients frequently resembles androgenetic alopecia, and treatment with minoxidil, alone or with antiandrogens, improved hair density in many cases.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair diameter in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia but improved hair density only in men.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that topical cetirizine increased hair shaft thickness and improved clinical outcomes from the patients' perspective in female androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, with similar side effect profiles.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study reviewed eight studies investigating transcutaneous drug delivery via fractional laser and microneedling for alopecia treatment, with six studies showing improved hair regrowth over topical therapy alone, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment strategy, although further research is needed to refine treatment parameters.