110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
36 citations,
June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining PRP and platelet gel effectively treats resistant hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
45 citations,
September 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
August 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” PRP combined with Ayurvedic medicine may effectively treat hair loss.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
183 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” Korean Wild Ginseng extract may increase hair thickness and satisfaction among users, but not significantly increase hair count.
March 2024 in “Chinese medicine and natural products” Microneedle treatment combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair count for hair loss patients.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
September 2021 in “Medical lasers” Laser treatment followed by a special hair growth solution increased hair count and thickness without side effects.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Latanoprost and minoxidil effectively control hair loss and increase hair count.
5 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Nourkrin® with Marilex® may increase hair count by 35.7% in postpartum hair loss.
January 1989 in “Skin research” The hair regrowth tonic effectively increased hair count and was safe for treating male pattern baldness.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
50 citations,
November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
30 citations,
December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
July 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation increased hair count in men with hair loss after 5 weeks, with no further increase after 10 weeks.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
March 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining minoxidil with microneedling significantly increases hair count for treating hair loss.
33 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
10 citations,
April 2015 in “PubMed” Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.