March 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
5 citations,
July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
30 citations,
April 1997 in “European journal of endocrinology” The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
3 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Stromal Vascular Fraction treatment increases hair density and thickness, making it a safe and effective treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia.
10 citations,
August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The compounds tested could potentially treat hair loss and alopecia.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
29 citations,
December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
26 citations,
August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.
15 citations,
March 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Using specific cleansers and moisturizers with niacinamide improves men's skin hydration and health.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
42 citations,
May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
24 citations,
January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
Using scalp stem cells can improve hair transplants.
December 2020 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
14 citations,
December 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Phyto-vesicles of β-sitosterol may effectively treat hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects self-esteem and daily stress, especially in young men.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.
15 citations,
January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The HairCheck® device is effective for measuring hair loss and growth in people with alopecia.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
6 citations,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Optimal long-acting finasteride injection dose found: 16.8 mg, effective for one month.
30 citations,
September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
7 citations,
December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.