40 citations,
January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Applied sciences” Micro-needling with low-level light therapy effectively increases hair growth in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Redenyl lotion effectively promotes hair growth and improves quality of life for androgenetic alopecia patients.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” Nourkrin® Woman with Marilex® improves hair growth, appearance, and confidence in women with hair loss.
51 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
45 citations,
May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
24 citations,
September 2014 in “Drug Delivery” Using microneedles before applying eflornithine cream can make it more effective at stopping hair growth.
23 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth and reduces hirsutism in women, but side effects and optimal dosages need further research.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
65 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
19 citations,
January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
7 citations,
August 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments lack a standard treatment plan and sufficient patient satisfaction data.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Cosmetics” Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
New treatments for skin conditions show promise, especially Coacillium® for hair growth in young people with alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
11 citations,
April 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Adenosine helps grow thicker hair in Japanese men with hair loss.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
4 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Washing hair daily is better and preferred, with no negative effects.
1 citations,
January 2002 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” Most people worried about abnormal hair loss actually have psychological issues like depression or anxiety.
September 2023 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.
June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Adding nano fat to hair transplants improves results for scar-related hair loss.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
91 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.
65 citations,
January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology” Zinc supplements increased zinc levels in some hair loss patients but didn't significantly improve hair growth.