81 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The document concludes that minoxidil and finasteride are proven for hair growth, herbal remedies show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
November 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” Combining 5% spironolactone and 5% minoxidil is safe and more effective for treating hair loss.
Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.
177 citations,
December 2002 in “The Lancet” Fibrinogen/LDL apheresis may improve speech perception in sudden hearing loss, especially for those with high fibrinogen and LDL levels.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” Combining zinc hyaluronate electroporation with photostimulating therapy is more effective for treating hair loss in men and women.
117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
Current treatments for alopecia areata often fail to achieve and maintain significant hair regrowth.
43 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
4 citations,
November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.
16 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy may reduce symptoms and increase hair thickness in lichen planopilaris patients.
15 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine and Research” Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy and betamethasone lotion are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
75 citations,
November 2007 in “Clinical endocrinology” Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
4 citations,
January 2014 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Methotrexate is effective and well-tolerated in children for certain skin conditions but requires careful monitoring.
7 citations,
April 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hyaluronic acid fillers and combination treatments significantly improve facial defects from autoimmune diseases and are well-tolerated.
35 citations,
February 2006 in “Textile Research Journal” Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.
38 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
19 citations,
November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
71 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
51 citations,
January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.