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July 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Current treatments for common male hair loss have limited effectiveness and can cause side effects.
June 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Minoxidil, finasteride, and PRP are the most effective and accessible treatments for male pattern hair loss.
June 2023 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” New treatments for male pattern hair loss look promising, but established treatments are still the main option.
June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.
June 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New injection methods for hair loss treatment show promise but need more research.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
The document suggests that drugs for prostate issues might cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical health problems due to blood vessel damage in the penis.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
September 2021 in “Clinical research in dermatology” 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors might help slow down hair loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but are not a primary treatment and need more research.
September 2021 in “Farmacja Polska” Scalp needle mesotherapy can effectively treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
June 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Plant-based hair care products can effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic treatments, and more research is needed for their development.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
May 2021 in “The FASEB Journal” The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
June 2020 in “Medicina estética (Madrid)” Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.
June 2020 in “Medicina estética” More research is needed to find effective treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
August 2019 in “Key engineering materials” A microemulsion with Carthamus tinctorius extract effectively inhibits 5α-reductase and improves skin and hair follicle delivery.