July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
August 2023 in “Journal of inflammation research” An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
142 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
16 citations,
March 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
6 citations,
May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
6 citations,
October 2016 in “Journal of Chemotherapy” A man lost all his hair as a rare side effect after hepatitis C treatment.
5 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” High concentration Minoxidil and Carboxygas effectively treated resistant hair loss with no side effects.