January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some drugs can cause serious side effects like heart issues and nervous system problems, but certain drugs for Parkinson's and overactive bladder may be safer, though they still have some common side effects.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
January 1983 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.
April 1981 in “Pediatric research” Copper treatments increase copper in all tissues, but brindled female mice accumulate much more copper in their kidneys without clinical effects, unlike brindled male mice where brain copper deficiency is clinically significant.
January 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The VCO-based herbal hair tonic is effective, safe for hair loss treatment, and can be mass-produced.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
May 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2000 in “Annals of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.
April 2015 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The safety of the hair loss drug finasteride is unclear due to inadequate reporting in clinical trials.
July 2005 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 33 citations,
August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.
October 2012 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Soy isoflavones can protect lung tissue from damage during radiation therapy for lung cancer.
April 2021 in “Texila international journal of academic research” Both topical and oral finasteride are equally effective for treating male pattern baldness.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” March 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
July 2004 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” January 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 10 citations,
December 2014 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.
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July 2019 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” The lotion CG428 did not show effectiveness in treating permanent hair loss in breast cancer survivors.
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September 2019 in “Springer eBooks” 2 citations,
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.