June 2020 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Topical spironolactone works better than topical finasteride for hair loss.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Stem cell therapies show potential for treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
January 2020 in “Jurnal Penelitian Perawat Profesional” Panax Ginseng may help prevent hair loss.
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Jorizzo questions the long-term benefits of minoxidil and tretinoin, while Dr. Olsen defends their effectiveness and stresses the need for public education on these treatments.
3 citations,
May 2002 in “PubMed” The document concludes that treatment for excessive hair growth depends on the cause, with options including hair removal methods and medications like anti-androgens or insulin-sensitizing drugs.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl's increased hair growth and other symptoms were due to a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, which was successfully treated with surgery.
17 citations,
January 1995 in “The American Journal of Medicine” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and tailored long-term treatment can effectively manage androgenic disorders in women, improving patient care outcomes.
September 2023 in “Medicine” Herbal extract spray improved hair growth in a man with hair loss.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Current treatments for common male hair loss have limited effectiveness and can cause side effects.
1 citations,
August 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5α-reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A man experienced hair loss after getting COVID-19, which improved with treatment and might have been triggered by stress related to the illness.
January 2021 in “Dalhousie Medical Journal” Alopecia, a hair loss issue, needs both medical and psychological treatments due to the limited effectiveness of drugs alone.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” Different ACE2 gene versions may affect COVID-19 impact based on age and suggest some hair loss drugs could be potential treatments.
1 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of General and Family Medicine” Stopping finasteride improved a man's skin rash caused by light exposure.
October 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.
14 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.
19 citations,
November 2010 in “PubMed” New genetic insights have improved understanding of hair loss, leading to a new test and treatments, but more research is needed on the test and laser comb effectiveness.
1 citations,
July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
31 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
5 citations,
April 1999 in “PubMed” Two drugs, Minoxidil and Finasteride, can modestly maintain or regrow hair on the scalp's vertex with minimal side effects.
April 2024 in “Dermatovenerologiâ, kosmetologiâ” Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be managed with proper treatment and addressing underlying issues.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
29 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Insulin resistance in women with PCOS can lead to serious health issues, but lifestyle changes and certain medications can help manage symptoms.