January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.
13 citations,
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride 2.5 mg/day can effectively treat female hair loss.
December 2022 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
17 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of cancer” The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
54 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
72 citations,
January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
22 citations,
May 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
34 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
1 citations,
March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
26 citations,
October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
September 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
15 citations,
March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Ginsenoside Re from ginseng may help hair grow by blocking a specific growth-inhibiting pathway.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib helped over half of the patients with severe hair loss regrow at least 50% of their hair.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
Baricitinib is a new, effective treatment for advanced alopecia areata but is costly and has risks.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
7 citations,
July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
4 citations,
December 2011 in “Drug Research” Two finasteride tablet types are equally effective and can be swapped.
2 citations,
January 1994 in “Yakubutsu dōtai” Finasteride has different absorption and metabolism in male and female rats, with higher concentrations in certain organs and mostly excreted through feces.
150 citations,
June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
4 citations,
June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
March 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.