January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “PubMed” Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.
July 1987 in “Reactions (Auckland)” Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.
9 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man lost a lot of scalp hair quickly after stopping minoxidil, but it grew back with mild male pattern baldness.
32 citations,
April 1994 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
29 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Scalp cooling therapy helps preserve hair during chemotherapy for most patients.
19 citations,
July 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Laser hair removal is safe and effective for fair-skinned people with dark hair, and using eflornithine with laser treatments can improve results.
67 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.
10 citations,
December 1995 in “Journal of women's health” Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Chemotherapy may cause recurring hair loss due to an autoimmune response.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
January 2020 in “Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
11 citations,
September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
4 citations,
January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
February 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study aims to understand how mood, physical activity, light exposure, and seasonal changes affect sleep patterns.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
December 2017 in “Journal of pediatric surgery case reports” A toddler with a rare adrenal gland tumor causing male-like physical changes was successfully treated with surgery.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autologous cell-based therapy using dermal sheath cup cells may help treat pattern hair loss, especially in women.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 Neo® is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in men and women.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CGF injections may safely and effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
October 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.