research Lasers, Lights, and LEDs
Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
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research Oral Minoxidil New York Times Coverage: The Impact on Patient Perceptions and Dermatologists’ Approaches to Androgenetic Alopecia
The New York Times article boosted interest in using low dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
research Efficacy of Low-Dose Spironolactone for Hair Loss in Women
Low-dose spironolactone can be effective for treating hair loss in women.
research Special Dermatology/Plastic Surgery Issue 2017
The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
research An Unusual Case of Contact Dermatitis
A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
research Editorial
The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
research Current Trends in Hair Care in Men
Proper hair care and suitable products are essential for men's scalp health and well-being.
research Hair and Nails: Insights from 2009 Studies
Low-dose acitretin helps nail psoriasis, stem cells may treat scarring alopecia, Chinese men have lower baldness rates, lateral foldplasty is good for ingrown toenails, hair diameter helps diagnose female baldness, childhood trauma linked to alopecia areata, certain hair-weaving leads to scalp conditions in African American women, and new methods for hair research and understanding hair and sweat gland development were introduced.
research Adverse Effects of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia in 435 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.
research Skin Type and Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia
More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research Possible Relationship Between Poor Skin Disorders Prognosis and Serum Zinc Level: A Narrative Review
Low zinc levels might be linked to worse outcomes in various skin disorders.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not Associated With Clinically Significant Blood-Pressure Changes: A Retrospective Study
Taking a small dose of the hair growth medicine minoxidil by mouth does not really change your blood pressure.
research What's Old Is New Again
Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
research Low Level Laser Treatment for Patterned Hair Loss: A Systematic Review
Low level laser therapy may promote hair growth for patterned hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Hair Are the Rankings—5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved treatments for male hair loss, but off-label use of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and higher doses of finasteride and minoxidil is increasing.
research How Do You Treat Premature Hair Loss in Women in Your Practice
The document concludes that hair loss in women is treated with medications, therapies, and surgery in Western medicine, and with acupuncture and herbs in Chinese medicine, but hereditary hair loss is hard to reverse.
research Clinical Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser therapy effectively treats hair loss, especially when combined with finasteride.
research Assessment of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
research Lasers in the Management of Alopecia: A Review of Established Therapies and Advances in Treatment
Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
research Alopecia: Updated Management
Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
research Evaluation of Paraoxonase 1 Serum Level in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Men with male pattern baldness have lower levels of the antioxidant PON1.
research Comparative Efficacy of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil, Topical Minoxidil, and Platelet-Rich Plasma with Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective for increasing hair density in male pattern baldness.
research Dual Wavelength LEDs Induce Reactive Oxygen Species and Nitric Oxide That Inhibit the Production of Dihydrotestosterone by 5-Alpha Reductase
Dual wavelength LEDs may help reduce hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
research Low Quality of Life and High HSS-29 Scores Reflect the Risk of Loss to Follow-Up: A Study in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Low quality of life and high HSS-29 scores increase risk of losing patients during treatment.
research Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Reduces Topical Minoxidil Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Daily low-dose aspirin lowers minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
research Comment on 'Low Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Alopecia: A 3-Year North American Retrospective Case Series': Adding Further Evidence About Side Effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Oral Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice: A Descriptive Unicenter Study
Low input with cover crop optimizes yield and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
research Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Hair Loss in Two Adolescents
Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.