March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in a woman with alopecia universalis.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine successfully treated a man's ashy dermatosis, clearing his skin lesions.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine effectively treated ashy dermatosis in a patient.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery created a standard curriculum in 2008 to guide doctors in diagnosing and treating hair loss effectively.
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery aims to improve doctor training for better, safer, and more natural-looking hair loss treatments.
December 2005 in “Endocrine-related cancer” A woman's adrenal tumor disappeared after treatment with cyproterone acetate.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
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September 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Rose stem cell exosomes can significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
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January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment improved hair thickness, shine, and reduced hair loss effectively.
August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Exosome treatment safely increases hair density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. may help treat hair loss by affecting specific biological pathways.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy works better than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
14 citations,
May 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
14 citations,
May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in mice with testosterone-induced alopecia.
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
6 citations,
February 2010 in “Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering” Using umbilical cord stem cells can help create hair-growing tissues more affordably.
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.