January 2022 in “Goce Delchev University Repository (Goce Delčev University of Štip)” In this case report, researchers treated three women experiencing hair loss with a combination of mesotherapy and PRP hair treatments, resulting in satisfactory hair improvement with minimal side effects.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This literature review indicates that combining PRP with minoxidil therapy may improve hair growth and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia compared to monotherapies, though study limitations exist.
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April 1999 in “Journal of Parasitology” This study found that all lesions in mice treated with a new topical formulation, WR 279,396, healed completely without relapse, outperforming other formulations and showing no toxicity.
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, treatment with DPCP alone was more effective for hair regrowth and presented fewer side effects in chronic extensive alopecia areata compared to combination therapy with DPCP and anthralin.
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article provides information on data availability but reports no new research findings.
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July 2022 in “Bali Medical Journal” In this case report, treatment with corticosteroid and cyclosporine improved hair growth in a 19-year-old male with alopecia universalis over 51 days.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports encouraging results in treating androgenetic alopecia by combining injectable PRF and PDO thread insertion on the scalp.
December 2024 in “PubMed” In a case-series study, researchers reported significant hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients after three months of treatment with a topical preparation called Freezia cream, which was developed by specialized medical professionals and approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Health.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study assessed the effectiveness of various combinations of minoxidil with other agents for androgenetic alopecia, finding that platelet-rich plasma and basic fibroblast growth factor combined with minoxidil significantly increased hair density, while different combinations were optimal depending on gender.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that combining silymarin with hair transplantation might be a promising treatment for vitiligo, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that combining excimer light at 308 nm with tacrolimus 0.1% was more effective in treating alopecia areata of the scalp compared to excimer light alone, as indicated by a greater reduction in the SALT score and better improvement in Treg function.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study presents a case of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis that successfully responded to a combination of tofacitinib and oral minoxidil, highlighting a potential therapeutic approach for challenging cases of alopecia areata.
This study concluded that adding a topical agent to intense pulsed light therapy significantly improved hair reduction and patient satisfaction in Pakistani women with idiopathic facial hirsutism compared to light therapy alone, without increasing adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil alone is effective for treating hair loss, but combining it with dutasteride or finasteride may offer better results.
December 2024 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” In this study, a topical hair growth serum containing ingredients like procapil and redensyl was found to be safe and effective for subjects with androgenic alopecia, significantly improving hair density, thickness, and Anagen:Telogen ratio after 120 days, with no observed adverse effects.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with PRP and minoxidil led to more significant improvement in androgenetic alopecia than either treatment alone, as confirmed by trichoscopic analysis.
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January 1977 in “PubMed” This study found that minoxidil, used with beta-blockers and thiazides, effectively reduced blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension, although it required careful management of side effects like sodium retention and increased hair growth.
June 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study, a 15-year-old male with alopecia areata universalis showed significant hair regrowth after an 8-month combination therapy, suggesting that comprehensive treatment, including antiviral, corticosteroid, and LED therapy, may be effective albeit long-term for managing this condition.
December 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that combined therapy of low-level light therapy and minoxidil may offer either superior or equivalent hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone in treating androgenetic alopecia.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining botulinum toxin A injections with finasteride and minoxidil increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia more effectively than finasteride and minoxidil alone.
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July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that using antihistamines alongside a regimen of topical corticosteroid and superficial cryotherapy may enhance hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate alopecia areata.
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October 2010 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” This study found that using methotrexate with corticosteroids may support hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata, but adverse effects and relapses were common, suggesting more controlled trials are needed.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” This study found that combining a 1,927 nm fractional Thulium-doped fiber laser with platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair density and mass in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.
This study found that a combination of spironolactone and oral contraceptive pills may improve hirsutism and hormonal profiles in women, although some experienced side effects such as persistent nausea.
Using a specific laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively improve hair thickness and density in men with hair loss, without serious side effects.
March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This meta-analysis suggests that combining minoxidil with microneedling significantly increases total hair count compared to minoxidil alone in patients with androgenetic alopecia, although it did not significantly affect hair diameter.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that combining minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma and basic fibroblast growth factor was the most effective treatment for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia, showing a significant improvement over minoxidil alone.