April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain small molecules can help regrow hair by turning on the body's cell cleanup process.
2 citations,
November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A patient with a severe type of hair loss experienced partial hair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.
December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.
[object Object] March 2021 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” The best treatment for male pattern baldness is a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
20 citations,
June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new hair loss treatment paste that regrows hair faster and with fewer side effects than minoxidil alone.
November 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” Minoxidil is effective for promoting hair growth and has various dermatological uses.
Fermented Cornus officinalis can help hair growth.
[object Object] December 2024 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” Baricitinib-loaded EVs help hair regrowth in alopecia areata by reducing inflammation and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” 10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man with rare Lichen Planopilaris lost body hair, not scalp hair, and treatment stopped itching but didn't regrow hair.
August 2023 in “Medical Hypotheses” Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The treatment showed significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients without side effects.
April 2023 in “Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” The new formulation with minoxidil, chitosan, and Aloe vera improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” 5% minoxidil foam is a safe, effective treatment for male pattern hair loss, with increased hair count and few side effects.
3 citations,
June 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can stimulate hair growth in hairless puppies if applied early.
37 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a protein called CXXC5 with a specific peptide can stimulate hair regrowth and new hair growth in wounds.
20 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.
12 citations,
March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” SH-MSCs gel reduced IL-6 and increased TGF-β, suggesting it could treat alopecia.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.
17 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of cancer” The formula YH0618 can reduce the harmful side effects of the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin and protect healthy cells.
23 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” DHT stops hair regrowth in mice, similar to human hair loss.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Microneedling with betamethasone led to almost complete hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
October 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Combining finasteride with minoxidil is more effective for male hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hydrophilic melanin may help hair grow by improving blood flow and regeneration.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.