research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Integrative Analysis of Rare Copy Number Variants and Gene Expression Data in Alopecia Areata Implicates an Etiological Role for Autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women
Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
research Current and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Hair Loss in Women of Color
Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
research Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Hair Serum Product in Healthy Adult Male and Female Volunteers with Hair Fall
The hair serum significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair fall without causing any skin issues.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview
Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
research Microneedling: A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Androgenetic Alopecia, A Review of Literature
Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Microneedling Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss
Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
research Dermatologic Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.
research Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
research Update on the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Some treatments can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but none offer a cure, and effectiveness varies.
research A Novel Topical Combination of Minoxidil and Spironolactone for Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical, Histopathological, and Physicochemical Study
Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
research Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: Comparing Two Different Depths of Microneedles
Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.
research The Eye and the Skin in Endocrine Metabolic Diseases
Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne and Beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
research Low-Level Light Therapy Using a Helmet-Type Device for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Helmet-like device safely increases hair density for people with hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study of a Topical Active Blend in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Redenyl lotion effectively promotes hair growth and improves quality of life for androgenetic alopecia patients.
research An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research The Genetically Programmed Hair Growth Cycle And Alopecia: What Is There To Know?
The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
research Trichogenic Effect of Topical Ketoconazole Versus Minoxidil 2% in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation
Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
research Dermatologic Adverse Events from Cancer Treatments
Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society
Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
research Hair Restoration: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Hair Transplantation
Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
research An Overview of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research The Effectiveness of 675 nm Wavelength Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Indian Patients
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
research Management of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
research Compounding as a Current Therapeutic Option in Dermatology
Customized medications made through compounding can be beneficial for various skin conditions but require careful regulation and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.