December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss are emerging, and doctors need to learn how to use them effectively.
8 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam effectively treats female hair loss.
20 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
7 citations,
December 2017 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Biofibre® hair implants are safe and effective for alopecia when proper procedures are followed, with high patient satisfaction.
January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Natural products show promise for new hair loss treatments.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecular Brain” The anti-viral drug Elvitegravir may protect brain cells from damage related to neurodegenerative diseases.
1 citations,
May 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” No FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced hair loss existed in 2006; more research was needed.
August 2024 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Finasteride has various adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, which vary by age and gender.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “International Journal of Impotence Research” Finasteride may be linked to Peyronie’s disease, but more research is needed.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatments for hair loss need standard protocols to be reliable.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “BMC chemistry” The methods accurately measure finasteride and tadalafil in Entadfi™ capsules for quality control.
16 citations,
November 2019 in “Nanomedicine” Thermoresponsive nanogels show promise for delivering medicine through the skin but need more safety testing and regulatory approval before clinical use.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
July 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
April 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” Some men experience persistent sexual, neurological, and psychological symptoms after stopping finasteride, but evidence of permanent damage is inconclusive.
38 citations,
September 2017 in “Oncologist” Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Applied clinical research, clinical trials and regulatory affairs” Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
1 citations,
October 1987 in “Drug Information Journal” The article concludes that products can affect the body without being drugs as long as they don't claim to treat or prevent diseases, except for cosmetic sunscreens.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Deoxycholic acid is FDA-approved for reducing submental fat, but its mechanisms are not fully understood.
25 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
December 2022 in “International journal of drug regulatory affairs” The US and EU lead in cell and gene therapy regulations with more approvals and clinical trials, while India is in early stages with fewer approvals and expedited processes.
42 citations,
January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.