research Over-The-Counter Drugs Against Hair Loss
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.
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research Role of Caffeine in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Caffeine may help hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
research Transfollicular Enhancement of Gel Containing Cationic Niosomes Loaded with Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Rice Bran Semi-Purified Fraction
The gel with special fat-loaded particles from rice bran could be an effective skin treatment for hair loss.
research Hair Follicle Targeting with Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
research Notes From The Editor Emeritus, 2011–2013
Caffeine can stimulate hair growth, but the best dose and frequency for hair loss treatment are still unknown.
research Polymeric Nanoparticles-Embedded Organogel for Roxithromycin Delivery to Hair Follicles
Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
research Factors Influencing Hydrocortisone Permeation Into Human Hair Follicles: Use of the Skin Sandwich System
Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
research A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
research The Effect of Coffee Residue Extract on Hair Growth
Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.
research Hair Follicles, Their Disorders, and Their Opportunities
Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
research Methods for Quantifying Intrafollicular Drug Delivery: A Critical Appraisal
The document concludes that there is no agreed-upon best method for measuring drug delivery within hair follicles and more research is needed to validate current techniques.
research Scalp Imaging Techniques
Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.
research Efficacy and Safety Evaluations of Topical Proretinal Nanoparticles
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
research Effectiveness of Hair Care Products Containing Placental Growth Factor for the Treatment of Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Hair care products with placental growth factor can improve hair thickness and density in postpartum hair loss.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Follicular and Percutaneous Penetration Pathways of Topically Applied Minoxidil Foam
Minoxidil foam enters hair follicles and skin for hair growth.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
research Hair Follicle: A Novel Source of Multipotent Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Current Perspectives
Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
research Investigation of Nanoparticulate Formulation Intended for Caffeine Delivery to Hair Follicles
Nanoparticles with caffeine can be used for slow, continuous hair growth stimulation.
research Scalp Application of Antioxidants Improves Scalp Condition and Reduces Hair Shedding in a 24-Week Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Using antioxidants on the scalp can make it healthier and decrease hair loss.
research Interest of a Cinchona Succirubra Extract and Its Association with Caffeine in Hair Loss
Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine reduces hair loss and strengthens hair.
research Interest of a Cinchona Succirubra Extract and Its Association with Caffeine in Hair Loss
Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
research Improvement of Alopecia and Decreases in Hair Cortisol and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations After the Topical Use of Plant Extracts in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
research Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research The Contribution of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors to Female Alopecia
Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Diseases
Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
research Effects of a New Topical Treatment Containing Several Hair Growth Promoters in Women with Early Female Pattern Hair Loss
New treatment reduces hair shedding and increases hair density in women with early hair loss.
research Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
research Xenobiotic-Metabolizing Enzymes in the Skin of Rat, Mouse, Pig, Guinea Pig, Man, and in Human Skin Models
Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.