June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” Low dose oral minoxidil is generally safe and can improve hair loss in women, with some experiencing side effects and minimal blood pressure changes.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair loss when used alone.
44 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in Korean patients.
The document is about planning a review to assess if PRP alone is effective for treating hair loss in men and women.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
May 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Platelet-rich plasma is an effective and safe treatment for male pattern hair loss.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” PRP injections significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Red laser therapy helped regrow hair in an alopecia areata patient within 21 days.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combining PRP and minoxidil is more effective for hair loss than using either alone.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both PRP and minoxidil together works better for treating hair loss in men than using either one alone.
October 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
October 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Combining 5% minoxidil with PRP is better than PRP alone for treating male hair loss.
45 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.
2 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining dutasteride injections with oral minoxidil may improve hair regrowth more than using oral minoxidil alone.
13 citations,
November 2013 in “Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy” Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP therapy helps slow hair loss and increases hair thickness.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using multiple treatments together works better for female hair loss than using one treatment alone.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
15 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “PubMed” Low dose valproate in epileptic children mainly causes weight gain and other non-life-threatening side effects.
73 citations,
October 2001 in “Epilepsia” Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
25 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRGF is a promising treatment for hair loss with some patient benefits.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
24 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.