research Response to the Letter to the Editor: Androgenetic Alopecia, Drug Safety, and Therapeutic Strategies
Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
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research An Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Tofacitinib in Moderate to Severe Patch-Type Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis
Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Hair Growth Inhibition by Psychoemotional Stress: A Mouse Model for Neural Mechanisms in Hair Growth Control
Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
research Cell Death in the Skin: Mechanisms and Implications
Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
research A Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
research Transcriptional Profiling in Alopecia Areata Defines Immune and Cell Cycle Control Related Genes Within Disease-Specific Signatures
The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Meta-Analysis of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP therapy may effectively treat hair loss, but more research needed.
research Minoxidil as a Prophylaxis of Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia
Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research An Overview of JAK/STAT Pathways and JAK Inhibition in Alopecia Areata
Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Evaluation of Androgen Receptor Gene as a Candidate Gene in Female Androgenetic Alopecia
AR gene not major factor in female hair loss; different from male hair loss.
research An Important Role of Cutaneous Lymphatic Vessels in Coordinating and Promoting Anagen Hair Follicle Growth
Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
research Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
research Recent Advances in the Chemistry and Pharmacological Activity of New Steroidal Antiandrogens and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
research Distinctive Lupus Panniculitis of Scalp with Linear Alopecia Along Blaschko's Lines: A Review of the Literature
Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
research Topical Mechlorethamine Restores Autoimmune-Arrested Follicular Activity in Mice with an Alopecia Areata-Like Disease by Targeting Infiltrated Lymphocytes
Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
research AIRMESS – Academy of International Regenerative Medicine & Surgery Societies: Recommendations in the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Autologous Stem Cell-Based Therapy (ASC-BT) in Androgenetic Alopecia and Wound Healing
Use PRP and ASC-BT for hair loss and wound healing, but more research needed.
research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
research Efficacy of Non-Surgical Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses and an Assessment of Evidence Quality
Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
research A Genomic Approach to Susceptibility and Pathogenesis Leads to Identifying Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
research Special Stains and Immunohistochemical Stains in Hair Pathology
Special and immunohistochemical stains are not routinely needed for diagnosing hair disorders.
research Randomized Trial of Electrodynamic Microneedling Combined with 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Chinese Males and Molecular Mechanistic Study of the Involvement of the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
research Prevention of Alopecia in Medical and Interventional Chemotherapy Patients
Cold caps and certain drugs may help prevent or reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Effect of Finasteride Particle Size Reduction on Its Pharmacokinetic, Tissue Distribution, and Cellular Permeation
Smaller finasteride particles increase effectiveness in treating hair loss.
research RNA Sequence Analysis of Dermal Papilla Cells’ Regeneration in 3D Culture
3D culture helps maintain hair growth cells better than 2D culture and identifies key genes for potential hair loss treatments.
research Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in Six African American Women
Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
research Alopecia Areata: Combination Therapy with Isotretinoin (0.05%) Gel and Minoxidil (2%) Solution
Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
research Serum Ferritin Levels in Non-Scarring Alopecia of Women: A Case-Control Study
Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels, and iron supplements could help.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Treatment-Refractory Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Responsive to a Novel Botanical Treatment
A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.