34 citations,
February 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Bimatoprost is safe and effective for improving eyebrow hair.
11 citations,
March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
19 citations,
April 2015 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) doesn't affect rat skin cell growth, but it does change cell cycle, protein levels, and other cell functions, potentially shortening hair growth cycle.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” The hair growth solution reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness in a small group of patients.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
February 2017 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Central lipohypertrophy in HIV-infected women may lead to shorter eyelashes.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
35 citations,
May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
11 citations,
July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
1 citations,
December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
4 citations,
September 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Various treatments exist for alopecia areata, but none are completely satisfactory; choice depends on age, disease extent, and preference.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with either vitamin D3 or bimatoprost improves hair regrowth more than microneedling alone.
Topical treatments like minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for hair loss, with JAK inhibitors promising for alopecia areata.
69 citations,
April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
June 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Green tea extract gel safely increases eyelash length.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Jarilla-Coffea extract gel effectively and safely increases eyelash and eyebrow thickness in women.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive cheek hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
5 citations,
July 2014 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Latanoprost eye drops caused excessive hair growth and eyelash whitening in a woman.
32 citations,
July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
16 citations,
November 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Prostanoids, like prostaglandins and thromboxane A2, can both enhance and inhibit hair growth, and understanding their effects could help treat hair disorders.
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
26 citations,
June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.
36 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
43 citations,
November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.