research Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Review of Efficacy and Safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
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research Luncheon Symposium: Update on the Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
research Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
research Treatment of Intralesional Corticosteroid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy with Hyaluronic Acid Filling
Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
research Reply to: Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study with Quantitative Trichoscopic Documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats mild-moderate male hair loss, alone or combined with other therapies.
research Dutasteride/Finasteride: A Retrospective Study on Macular Abnormalities in Male Patients Treated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
research Evaluation of the Effect of Injection of Dutasteride as a Mesotherapeutic Tool in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research Co-Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids
Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.
research Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Finasteride
Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Algorithmic Approach to the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review
The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
research Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research Efficacy of Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Lichen Planus
Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs
More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
research Bitemporal Scalp Hair Loss: Differential Diagnosis of Nonscarring and Scarring Conditions
Understanding the cause of bitemporal hair loss is key to deciding the right treatment.
research Combination and Rotational Therapy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.
research Off-Label Uses of Retinoids in Dermatology
Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
research Letter to the Editor: Androgenetic Alopecia; Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
research Topical and Oral Minoxidil for Hair Disorders in Pediatric Patients: What Do We Know So Far?
Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
research Efficacy of Finasteride for Treating Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Who Are Pileous in Other Areas: A Pilot Study in Japan
research Prednisolone
A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Review of Oral Minoxidil as Treatment of Hair Disorders: In Search of the Perfect Dose
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses and an Assessment of Evidence Quality
Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
research Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and the Conundrum of Cardiovascular Complications
Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair growth but may cause serious heart problems, so doctors need to be careful.