research Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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research Evidence-Based Treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Summary of a Cochrane Systematic Review
Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Efficacy of Topical Combination of 0.25% Finasteride and 3% Minoxidil Versus 3% Minoxidil Solution in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study
Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
research Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Dutasteride in the Treatment of Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride safely promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with mild side effects.
research Fatigue, Alopecia, and Stomatitis Among Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4 and 6 Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
research Photodynamic Therapy with Methyl 5-Aminolevulinate Acid Might Be Ineffective in Recalcitrant Alopecia Totalis Regardless of Using a Microneedle Roller to Increase Skin Penetration
Photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinic acid is ineffective for treating alopecia totalis.
research Specialization And The Physician Workforce
The document suggests changing medical education to balance generalists and specialists, focusing on patient needs.
research Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
research Micropigmentation: Camouflaging Scalp Alopecia and Scars in Korean Patients
Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Intralesional Therapy for the Treatment of Keratoacanthoma
Intralesional therapy for keratoacanthoma is effective and has fewer side effects than systemic treatments.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research Contribution of Androgens to Chronic Allograft Nephropathy Is Mediated by Dihydrotestosterone
Male hormones worsen kidney transplant damage, but blocking them helps.
research Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study with Quantitative Trichoscopic Documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research Preliminary Results of the Use of Scalp Microneedling in Different Types of Alopecia
Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
research Safety Concerns When Using Novel Medications to Treat Alopecia
Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
research Spironolactone for the Treatment of Acne: A 4-Year Retrospective Study
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.
research Teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis: An Update
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
research Systematic Review of the Therapeutic Roles of Adipose Tissue in Dermatology
Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth
Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.
research Illness Perception in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata in China
Illness perception affects mental health and quality of life in Chinese alopecia patients.
research Successful Treatment of Hirsutism in HAIR-AN Syndrome Using Flutamide, Spironolactone, and Birth Control Therapy
The document describes a treatment for excessive hair growth in a teenage girl using medication and birth control, but does not report the results.
research Sorafenib Combined with Hepatectomy in Patients with Intermediate-Stage and Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Sorafenib after liver surgery may increase survival for some liver cancer patients.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Therapy for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
research Top Ten Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
research Direct Hair Transplantation: A Modified Follicular Unit Extraction Technique
The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
research Cell and Tissue Damage After Skin Exposure to Ionizing Radiation: Short- and Long-Term Effects After Single and Fractional Doses
Ionizing radiation causes irreversible skin damage, with single doses leading to acute injury and hair graying, and fractional doses causing more severe long-term tissue damage.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Causes and Treatments
A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
research A Pilot Study of a Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract for Lung Cancer Chemoprevention
Grape seed extract may safely and effectively help prevent lung cancer.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and Cell Therapy
PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.