research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
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research Clinical Picture, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children
Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies
Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.
research Selenium and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Selenium supplements can help improve symptoms and metabolic markers in lupus patients.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.
research A Clinical and Biological Guide for Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Its Prevention
Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.
research Health Freaks on Trial: Duct Tape, Bull Semen, and the Call of Television
Unconventional home remedies can sometimes show surprising results.
research Quercetin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Evidence and Future Directions - A Systematic Review
Quercetin may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Study of Hair Regeneration Using Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Constituent Extract in Androgenetic Alopecia
ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Polyphenols as Novel Treatment Options for Dermatological Diseases: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.
research Androgens and Hair: A Biological Paradox with Clinical Consequences
Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
research Potentials and Limitations of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Combination with Lipofilling: An Evidence-Based Approach
Combining PRP with lipofilling shows promise for tissue regeneration but needs more clinical trials to confirm benefits.
research Refinement of Technique in Injection Lipolysis Based on Scientific Studies and Clinical Evaluation
Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Topical Niacinamide Does Not Stimulate Hair Growth Based on the Existing Body of Evidence
Niacinamide does not promote hair growth.
research Topical Calcipotriol vs Narrowband Ultraviolet B in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I
Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
research Sulfatase Inhibitors: A Patent Review
The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
research Topical Valproic Acid Increases Hair Count in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Comparative, Clinical Feasibility Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research The Use of Stromal Vascular Fraction in the Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies
Stromal Vascular Fraction might help with male sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial of Laser Laparoscopy in the Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with Minimal, Mild, and Moderate Endometriosis
Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of 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 used once daily is as effective as 2% minoxidil solution used twice daily for hair loss in women, but with fewer side effects like itching and dandruff.
research Dermatology
Skin diseases are common and can significantly affect people's lives; better outcome measures and ethical clinical trials are needed to improve dermatology care.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy and Hair Regrowth: An Evidence-Based Review
Low-level laser therapy is safe and can increase hair growth for male and female pattern hair loss.
research Exosome Therapy in Hair Regeneration: A Literature Review of the Evidence, Challenges, and Future Opportunities
Exosome therapy could help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Clinical Evaluation of Intradermal Platelet-Rich Plasma Administration Along with Oral Biotin Supplement for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Adult Males: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Using platelet-rich plasma injections and biotin pills together significantly increases hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
research Topical Treatment for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia: An Overview of the Current Evidence
Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.