68 citations,
May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Advanced male pattern baldness affects the back of the scalp, reducing hair follicles.
February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for long-term use in severe alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth and quality of life with few side effects.
Baricitinib quickly improved severe alopecia areata, with almost total hair regrowth in three months.
August 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Continuous baricitinib is needed to keep hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
65 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
6 citations,
June 2013 in “Toxicological Research” Topical Valproate is safe for human skin and unlikely to cause irritation.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Cureus” A child's chronic use of Senna caused liver damage and a severe decrease in blood cells, but improved after stopping Senna and getting treatment.
9 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” 88% phenol is effective for treating alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Bioengineering” AMT® is effective and safe for early-stage knee osteoarthritis.
69 citations,
April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations,
February 2017 in “PubMed” The supplement may help hair growth and is safe, but more research is needed.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” The serum increased hair density and was well-tolerated, but didn't affect hair thickness or shedding.
June 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” BM-PHA is as effective and safe as Restylane Perlane for improving nasolabial folds with minor side effects.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Treating scalp issues with anti-dandruff shampoo improves hair health.
130 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Melatonin implants did not effectively prevent hair loss in dogs.
August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Melatonin may help treat hair loss and needs more research.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
October 2022 in “Respiratory Medicine” Patients treated in Respiratory Intensive Care Units for COVID-19 are more likely to get mood disorders than those in other care settings.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Regrowing scalp hair improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
39 citations,
June 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lenvatinib and sorafenib are generally safe but need dose adjustments due to side effects.
12 citations,
March 2019 in “Cosmetics” The oral supplement with Pinus pinaster and Grape seed extract, used with sunscreen, effectively and safely improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma.
February 2020 in “Scholars academic journal of pharmacy” The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.
October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” The vitreous membrane in hair follicles changes shape during the hair cycle and may affect hair growth and nutrient exchange.
June 2019 in “Brain Imaging and Behavior” Hair loss can indicate brain aging and potential small vessel disease, but more research is needed to understand the clinical impact.