research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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research Guidelines of Care for Androgenetic Alopecia
Treat genetic hair loss early with FDA-approved medications and consider hair transplantation.
research A Systematic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
research Mesotherapy: Myth and Reality
Mesotherapy lacks strong evidence for effectiveness and safety, and its ingredients are not FDA-approved for subcutaneous use.
research Testosterone Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research High-Content Drug Screening for Rare Diseases
High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.
research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
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.
research The Long Road Traveled in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy
The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.
research Updated Review of Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
research Systematic Review of Exosome Treatment in Hair Restoration: Preliminary Evidence, Safety, and Future Directions
Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
research Over-The-Counter Hair Loss Treatments: Help Or Hype?
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness and are not FDA-approved.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
research A Comprehensive Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Dermatologic Disorders
Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.
research Alopecia Areata in Children: An Overview of Clinical Features and Recent Treatment Options
New treatments for child hair loss due to immune issues are effective but not yet officially approved.
research Present Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Future Research
Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
research Bidirectional Barbed Sutures for Wound Closure: Evolution and Applications
Bidirectional barbed sutures are effective and can reduce surgery time, with a low infection rate and potential cost savings despite being more expensive.
research Hair Loss Treatment Information on Facebook: Content Analysis and Comparison with Other Online Sources
Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
research Development of Uniform Protocol for Alopecia Areata Clinical Trials
A standard protocol for alopecia areata clinical trials was created to improve consistency and encourage more research.
research Nanotechnology-Based Cosmetics for Hair Care
Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
research Photobiomodulation Devices for Hair Regrowth and Wound Healing: A Therapy Full of Promise but a Literature Full of Confusion
Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.
research Applications and Risks of Nanomaterials Used in Regenerative Medicine, Delivery Systems, Theranostics, and Therapy
Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
research Photobiomodulation Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinician’s Guide to Home-Use Devices Cleared by the FDA
FDA-cleared devices may help treat hair loss, but more research needed; consult dermatologist before use.
research How Good Is Artificial Intelligence at Solving Hairy Problems? A Review of AI Applications in Hair Restoration and Hair Disorders
AI is effective in diagnosing and treating hair disorders, including detecting hair loss and scalp conditions with high accuracy, but it should supplement, not replace, doctor-patient interactions.
research Follicular Unit Transplantation for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss and Restoring Eyebrows
Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
research Preparation and Evaluation of Matruj SBA Hair Oil Containing Polyherbs for Arresting Hair Problems
The herbal hair oil effectively promotes hair growth, nourishes the scalp, and prevents dandruff.
research Differences in Reproductive Toxicology Between Alopecia Drugs: An Analysis on Adverse Events Among Female and Male Cases
Finasteride has a higher risk of reproductive side effects than minoxidil.
research Deoxycholic Acid in Submental Fat Reduction: A Review of Properties, Adverse Effects, and Complications
Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.
research New-Generation Therapies for the Treatment of Hair Loss in Men
New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.