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April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” The study of 41 products of 5% minoxidil foam revealed gender-based pricing disparities, with female-marketed products being more expensive than male-marketed ones, averaging $26.78 per bottle and $12.68 per ounce for females, compared to $22.08 per bottle and $10.46 per ounce for males. Female-marketed products were often sold in single-bottle packages, while male-marketed ones were available in cost-saving multi-bottle bundles. However, generic options showed no significant price difference between genders, indicating that generic and bulk packaging could help reduce these disparities. The study emphasizes the importance of patient education on packaging language and the need for broader availability of bulk packaging for female-marketed products to address these pricing issues.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
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November 2019 in “Mediators of inflammation” IL-6 from stem cells helps repair skin and grow hair.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.