research Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss) in the United States: What Treatments Should Primary Care Providers Recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
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research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Herbal Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Comparison with 5% Minoxidil: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Herbal solution improves hair diameter and density more than 5% minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
research Photobiomodulation and Hair Growth
Photobiomodulation is an effective and safe treatment for increasing hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Efficacy of Topical Caffeine in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
research Treat Androgenetic Alopecia With Antiandrogens And Other Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Diagnosis, and Treatment
AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.
research Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
research Procyanidin B-2 and the Hair-Growing Activity of Proanthocyanidins
Procyanidin B-2 from apple juice significantly increases hair growth and may be more effective than minoxidil without side effects.
research Evaluating the Hair Regenerative Potential of Plant-Based Hair Serum Formulation: A Comparative Study
The plant-based hair serum is a promising and safe alternative to minoxidil for hair regrowth.
research Oral Minoxidil And Its Efficacy In The Treatment Of Alopecia
Oral minoxidil helps hair growth but has more side effects than the topical version.
research Acne Scar Management: Minoxidil as a Promising Approach or a Mirage?
Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
research Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Oral Minoxidil (1.25 mg/day) vs. 5% Topical Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
research Present Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Future Research
Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
research Therapeutic Updates on Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
research From Genotoxic Stresses to Skin Damage: Distinct, Novel Mechanisms of Skin and Hair Damage in Chemo/Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
research Early and Late Matrix Progenitors Form the Terminally Differentiated Cell Layers of the Hair Follicle
Early and late matrix progenitors in hair follicles create different cell layers, with early ones forming the companion layer and later ones forming the inner root sheath and hair shaft.
research Spatiotemporal Antagonism in Mesenchymal-Epithelial Signaling in Sweat Versus Hair Fate Decision
Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.
research Applying FACS-Based Single Cell RNA-Seq to Study Neonatal Mouse Skin
Researchers improved a method to study individual cells in newborn mouse skin and found a way to assess the severity of a skin condition in humans.
research Histologic and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Lichen Planopilaris and Correlation with Clinical Disease Severity
The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
research The Role of Botanical Products in the Treatment of Alopecia
Some botanical products may help increase hair growth in people with alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Abstracts
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
research Outcome Of Dutasteride 0.5mg In Androgenic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride Association Compared to Monotherapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Assessor-Blinded, 3-Arm, Pilot Trial
Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
research Prospective Cardiovascular Evaluation with 24-Hour Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Men Using 5-mg Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia
The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
research Randomized Clinical Trial of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: 0.25 mg Versus 1 mg
1 mg/day of low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
research A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser with Topical Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Using a carbon dioxide laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively restore hair and patients are generally satisfied with the results.