28 citations,
December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” CO2 fractional laser therapy may help regrow hair without scarring by affecting certain inflammatory and growth-related molecules.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
25 citations,
August 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Fractional lasers seem effective and safe for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best treatment methods.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.
165 citations,
August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment shows promise for hair growth, but needs further research.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
December 2023 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Fractionated laser therapy, especially erbium-glass laser, effectively increases hair thickness in people with hair loss but doesn't increase the number of hairs.
81 citations,
August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
November 2024 in “Journal of Translational Internal Medicine” Exosomes from stem cells help hair regrowth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
33 citations,
March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Pioglitazone use was linked to hair regrowth in a patient with permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia.
19 citations,
September 2011 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” Alopecia areata causes sudden hair loss, has genetic links, and can be managed but not cured.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
24 citations,
February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
11 citations,
February 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
September 2024 in “Current Oncology” Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
57 citations,
October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.