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September 2017 in “Oncologist” This source reports that scalp cooling is currently the only safe and FDA-cleared method to potentially reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss, with about a 50% chance of maintaining sufficient hair to avoid needing a wig.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This retrospective review found that platelet-rich plasma products from FDA-cleared devices for alopecia were inconsistent, highlighting a need for more detailed examination of preparation methods.
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December 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review concluded that FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy devices are safe and effective for patients with male and female pattern hair loss who do not respond to or tolerate standard treatments.
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August 2006 in “International forensic science and investigation series” Hair testing is a reliable method for detecting workplace drug use when done with proper sample preparation and confirmation.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This source reviews treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that combining therapies generally improves effectiveness over single treatments, and discusses emerging drug-assisted delivery techniques aimed at increasing the efficiency of conventional drugs like minoxidil and finasteride.