January 2020 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.
42 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.
13 citations,
January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
9 citations,
June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A vibrating anesthetic device significantly reduces pain during mesotherapy for hair loss without complications.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with minoxidil was more effective for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lower nitric oxide and higher fibrinogen found in hirsute women; impaired sexual function in 22.6% of hair loss patients, linked to psoriasis severity.
105 citations,
January 2009 in “Medicine” Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
36 citations,
September 2001 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride doesn't reduce sexual function in people with hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical research and trials” Finasteride is effective and safe for long-term treatment of hair loss in Japanese men.
March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” African Americans lack knowledge about laser hair removal safety, Nd:Yag laser treatment is effective with high satisfaction, pressure during surgery can cause hair loss, and treating ovarian inflammation may help with alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is generally safe and effective for hair loss, acne scars, skin discoloration, and facial rejuvenation, but deeper injections are better and multiple treatments can increase risk of side effects.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves life quality for women with hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
1 citations,
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Combining nanofat with PRP is more effective than PRP alone for treating male hair loss.
September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements” Higher urethral PSA levels after prostate removal surgery may be linked to more hair loss and higher PSA levels post-surgery.
19 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.
6 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of Critical Care” Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.
Redensyl, saw palmetto, and biotin with platelet-rich plasma is a better treatment for hair loss than Procapil with platelet-rich plasma.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Different skin conditions show distinct types of vessel inflammation, a new quality of life index for vulval disease is reliable, a certain intrauterine system might be linked to chronic vaginal yeast infections, and oral minoxidil reduces hair loss in women.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” CP-690,550 significantly reduced itching in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
106 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that assessing hair follicle damage due to cyclophosphamide in mice involves analyzing structural changes and suggests a scoring system for standardized evaluation.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman lost all her hair after mild COVID-19, but it started to regrow after treatment with a specific medication.
Current treatments for alopecia areata often fail to achieve and maintain significant hair regrowth.
Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.
September 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patient-reported outcomes better reflect the quality of life impact of alopecia areata than traditional severity scores.
26 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” Some patients lost hair after being treated with the drug enoxaparin for a brain vein clot.
7 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of King Saud University. Science/Maǧallaẗ ǧāmiʹaẗ al-malik Saʹūd. al-ʹUlūm” AiQingHua oil improves blood flow and promotes hair growth in mice.