In this randomized, double-blind study of 24 participants with hair loss, the combination of bromelain and finasteride increased hair count, thickness, and density significantly more than finasteride alone or a placebo cream, while reducing inflammatory markers.
January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study reported significant improvements in female pattern hair loss through a combination therapy involving spironolactone, minoxidil, and an injectable treatment over 6 to 12 months, with 95-96% patient satisfaction and minimal complications such as slight pain and hair growth in undesirable areas.
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April 2015 in “BMC medicine” This study found that the Stem Cell Educator therapy improved hair regrowth and quality of life in patients with severe alopecia areata by restoring immune balance and protecting hair follicles from autoimmune damage.
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hair growth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining ablative fractional CO₂ laser therapy with hair growth factors significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using growth factors alone.
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that injecting autologous dermal sheath cup cells significantly increased hair density and diameter in male and female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo for up to 9 months.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” This report describes a patient experiencing hair repigmentation linked to adalimumab therapy, a TNF inhibitor, a phenomenon not previously associated with this class of drugs.
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter reports repigmentation of hair in patients receiving latanoprost therapy.
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September 2021 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” This systematic review found that low-level light/laser therapy showed a positive effect in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects, as reported by all analyzed randomized controlled trials.
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January 2010 in “Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and chemical sciences” This review discusses conventional and alternative hair loss treatments, such as Minoxidil and herbal remedies, noting their effectiveness and concerns over side effects but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that micro-needling with Low-Level LED Therapy and Growth Factors may improve hair density in mild-to-moderate hair loss and telogen effluvium related to COVID-19, based on preliminary observations.
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December 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study observed that a combination of micro-needling and low-level light/laser therapy significantly increased hair density in patients with mild to moderate androgenic alopecia, showing an increase of 12 hairs/cm² after 16 weeks, compared to baseline.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This response article concurs with Dr. Lipner's critique that biotin supplementation is largely unsupported for routine use in dermatological conditions, with evidence mostly limited to case reports.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study highlights how sex steroids affect hair growth, reporting that testosterone used in masculinizing hormone therapy can lead to androgenetic alopecia in transgender individuals, while feminizing hormone therapy with estradiol and antiandrogens can reduce hirsutism.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the process and benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy for hair restoration, emphasizing its safety and potential for encouraging hair growth, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study from PRP Bristol suggests that PRP therapy may stimulate hair growth by revitalizing dormant follicles, noting its rising popularity as a non-surgical option for hair restoration.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of several medicinal herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba and Rosmarinus officinalis, to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, suggesting their use as complementary treatments for alopecia, though further scientific validation is needed to establish their clinical efficacy.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study found that men aged 33 to 44 with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant hair improvement over 7 months after treatment with autologous cells using the Rigenera® system, as evaluated by HairMetrix® technology.
August 2025 in “Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a novel therapy using the secretome of human fetal cartilage progenitor cells, which successfully regenerated functional hair follicles in animal models and significantly increased hair regrowth, suggesting potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reviews the role of hair follicles in the development, symptoms, and treatment options for vitiligo and alopecia areata, aiming to enhance understanding of their involvement in these autoimmune conditions and explore potential therapies.
December 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this observational study, patients with androgenic alopecia or hair loss related to COVID-19 showed more significant hair regrowth when treated with combined pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and photobiostimulation therapy compared to photobiostimulation therapy alone, with a statistically significant increase in hair count.
December 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is a potential treatment for hair loss.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” This study reported improvements in hair count and shaft diameter following PRP treatment for androgenetic alopecia, yet concluded it is not an evidence-based therapy for hair loss.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This pilot study found that growth factor concentrate therapy improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, was well tolerated, and achieved high patient satisfaction.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses current medical therapies available for treating hair loss and emphasizes the importance of understanding these options, but it presents no new results.
This article reviews low-level light therapy for various types of hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors note its safety and advantages but lack data on individual treatment response.
December 1951 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This article reports a case of hair loss and pigmentation changes in a man after using propylthiouracil alongside iodine solution for thyroid and diabetic conditions, providing clinical observations without broader conclusions.
September 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study found that adding microneedling with low-level LED therapy and growth factors to Finasteride® treatment led to significant hair regrowth and increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.
May 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” This study found that using low-power lasers on cryosurgery-induced wounds in rats can prevent hair follicle necrosis and increase hair follicle numbers, with the experimental group showing significantly more hair follicles than the control group across all time points studied.
September 2020 in “International journal of computer science and mobile computing” This article discusses the use of low-level laser therapy for hair regrowth in men and women but reports no new clinical results; it reviews types of lasers and evidence from animal and human studies.