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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” Nutritional supplements can help manage hair loss and promote hair growth by strengthening hair roots and countering harmful effects of pollution, smoking, and deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A recent study by Melo et al. evaluated the use of botulinum toxin (BT) for treating male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in a triple-blind, randomized clinical trial involving 13 men. The study found no significant improvement in hair regrowth with BT compared to saline, and highlighted the high cost of BT treatment, which is approximately 37 times more expensive than low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM). While BT showed minimal adverse effects, the study suggests that more cost-effective treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and LDOM should remain first-line treatments for AGA due to their proven efficacy and affordability. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to assess BT's efficacy compared to established treatments.
June 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
Oral minoxidil works as well as topical minoxidil for male pattern baldness.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” JAK inhibitors are safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
Baricitinib helps keep hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes regrown for 3 years in most people with severe hair loss.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
March 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for severe alopecia areata, especially JAK inhibitors, are recommended as first-line therapy.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Treg cell-based therapies might help treat hair loss from alopecia areata, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A transman experienced lasting virilization symptoms after stopping testosterone, which were resolved with estradiol treatment.
A man wrongly believed he had parasites, showing that delusional infestation can affect men and is often linked with other psychiatric issues, but can be treated with antipsychotics.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.