Effective treatment for midlife women's hair loss is limited, with 5% minoxidil foam being the only proven option for the most common type.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new minoxidil hydrogel is a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, with similar effectiveness and less skin irritation.
1 citations,
August 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Injectable minoxidil is a promising, effective treatment for hair loss.
5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating male hair loss.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
145 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
5 citations,
January 2018 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” A dog fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning after receiving treatment.
17 citations,
October 2013 in “F1000Research” A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.
9 citations,
August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
20 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
3 citations,
December 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
1 citations,
December 2018 in “Talenta Conference Series Tropical Medicine (TM)” Lemongrass oil in gel shampoo effectively fights dandruff, with 10% concentration being the most effective.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoos with plant-based ingredients can effectively promote hair growth, treat dandruff, and add shine.
March 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” The shampoo made with rice water and natural ingredients is safe and effective for improving hair health and reducing hair loss.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” GSK-36 downregulation with UTMD improves plaque stability in atherosclerosis treatment.
7 citations,
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” Shampoos clean hair mainly with surfactants and have added ingredients for extra benefits.
8 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps prevent hair loss relapse in alopecia areata patients.
July 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” The new herbal shampoo effectively controls dandruff using natural ingredients.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” The herbal shampoo made hair shinier, smoother, and softer without side effects.
9 citations,
October 2019 in “Journal of Physics Conference Series” Herbal shampoos with goat milk and natural extracts could be good natural alternatives to commercial shampoos.
10 citations,
August 2021 in “Cosmetics” The best shampoo formula used 1% high-weight hyaluronic acid, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% salt for effective hair conditioning and cleansing without sulfates or silicones.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international”
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” The shampoo with minoxidil maintains its consistency well and spreads evenly on the scalp.
86 citations,
July 2012 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” There may be a connection between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and more research is needed to confirm this.
12 citations,
November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
5 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” The herbal shampoo with fermented rice water is safe and effective for reducing hair fall.