January 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Clinical Research” Mexican medicinal plants are used to treat hair loss.
47 citations,
November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Surface-modified nanoparticles mainly use non-follicular pathways to enhance skin permeation of ibuprofen and could improve treatment for inflammatory skin diseases.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
1 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of surgery and medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome have worse meibomian gland and ocular surface conditions.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
June 1992 in “Inpharma Weekly” Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.
January 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The book is a valuable resource for learning about new cosmetic dermatology treatments, despite some content overlap and inconsistent visuals.
November 2024 in “Dermatitis” Men's personal care products often cause allergic skin reactions.
3 citations,
July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction to a rosacea treatment and improved after stopping the medication and receiving allergy-specific care.
January 2025 in “Ciência Rural” Improper use of benzyl benzoate on a dog can cause severe skin reactions.
August 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment called minoxidil.
Ajwain seed extract improved skin healing and hair growth in a mouse skin irritation model.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
May 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.
17 citations,
August 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor, temporary side effects and requires caution for some patients.
16 citations,
February 2001 in “PubMed” Allergic scalp reactions can cause temporary hair loss.
40 citations,
May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.
31 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
11 citations,
June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
36 citations,
June 2015 in “International journal of toxicology” Trichloroethylene causes skin inflammation in mice by increasing certain immune proteins.
19 citations,
July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.
6 citations,
April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A man got a skin allergy from using a hair growth product called minoxidil.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
8 citations,
May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
152 citations,
April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.