Search

for
Search:

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research SALICYLATE INGESTION AND IDIOPATHIC HAIR LOSS

4 citations , March 1968 in “The Lancet”

The study observed unexpected blue fluorescence in urine linked to salicylate metabolite presence, suggesting "aspirin addiction" in patients with unexplained hair loss, potentially tied to chronic disease or hair production interference.

research Hair Loss in Laboratory Bred Macaques: An Idiopathic Disorder of Major Consequence

August 2018 in “Archives on veterinary science and technology”

This review discusses alopecia in nonhuman primates in research settings and reports no new findings, emphasizing documentation and therapeutic intervention importance during regulatory inspections.

Idiopathic Alopecia: A Retrospective Descriptive Study Integrated with Current Literature

research Idiopathic Alopecia—A Retrospective Descriptive Study Integrated with the Current Literature

March 2025 in “Cosmetics”

This study found that combining PRP with topical minoxidil or finasteride significantly improved hair density and thickness, with patient satisfaction highest for multiple treatment combinations and longer durations.

research FC056 The ideal catagen of the hair

September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.

research Idiopathic isolated adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency combined with testicular germ cell tumor: Case report

October 2025 in “Medicine”

This case report presents a patient with idiopathic isolated ACTH deficiency and testicular germ cell tumor, with alopecia areata as an initial symptom, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.

View more "idiopathic hair loss" in research →

Community Join

5 / 1000+ results

community Just an encouraging post for atypical alopecia sufferers

4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Castor Oil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.

community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

225 upvotes 6 months ago

A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

in Chat 19 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

community Any chances of my hairloss being inflammatory?

5 upvotes 1 week ago

A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 15-16 and is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, with previous use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. He has stabilized hair loss but seeks to rule out inflammatory or immune-related causes, considering a scalp biopsy, and is supplementing with vitamin D3, B12, and iron.

community Hairloss all over body and head

4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

View more "idiopathic hair loss" in community →

Learn

9 / 801 results

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

learn procapil

Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune response Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

learn Baricitinib

JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.

learn HMI-115

HMI-115: Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Loss Treatment HMI-115 is an investigational anti-prolactin-receptor antibody being trialled for androgenetic alopecia. It is not approved anywhere; its hair-loss evidence is a 16-person Phase 1b announced only by press release, plus a completed 192-man Phase 2 in China whose results are not yet published.

learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

learn Cetirizine

popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

View more "idiopathic hair loss" in learn →

Clinics

6 / 413 results

All 413 clinic results →

Experts

1 / 16 results

Unscored
SMP Specialist
Hairo Fallas
Newark, NJ, United States

Hairo Fallas