research Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Options
Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
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research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Commentary on the Effect of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors on Pattern Hair Loss
PRGF is a promising treatment for hair loss with some patient benefits.
research P111: Low-Level Light Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Device-Controlled Multicenter Trial
The Hair660™ light therapy device effectively and safely improves hair density in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
research A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of United States Food and Drug Administration-Approved, Home-Use, Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy Devices for Pattern Hair Loss: Device Design and Technology
FDA-approved low-level light/laser therapy devices can significantly increase hair density in people with pattern hair loss.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical Therapy for Hair Loss: What We Know and What We Need to Find Out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Types of Hair Loss and Treatment Options, Including the Novel Low-Level Light Therapy and Its Proposed Mechanism
Hair loss treatments include medications and new methods like low-level light therapy, which may work by boosting cell activity and blood flow.
research The Effectiveness of Adding Low-Level Light Therapy to Minoxidil 5% Solution in the Treatment of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
research An Update on Hair Restoration
Hair transplantation is the best treatment for hair loss, with new technologies improving results, and stem cell and gene therapies may treat severe baldness in the future.
research Managing the PCOS-Related Symptoms of Hirsutism, Acne, and Hair Loss
Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation
Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
research Efficacy and Safety of Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Self-Comparison, Sham Device-Controlled Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Low-Level Light Therapy for Cosmetics and Dermatology
Low-level light therapy is used in cosmetics and dermatology to repair skin, reduce inflammation, and treat various skin conditions.
research Low-Level Light and Minoxidil 5% Combination Versus Either Modality Alone in Management of Female Patterned Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study
Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.
research Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham Device-Controlled Multicenter Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.
research The Use of Low-Level Light Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low-level light therapy may help hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Low-Level Light Therapy for Cosmetics and Dermatology
Low-Level Light Therapy is effective for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair growth, with mild side effects.
research Low-Level Light Therapy Versus Topical 5% Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Both low-level light therapy and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating male hair loss, with no significant difference in results.
research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
research Low-Level Light Therapy and Hair Loss
Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
research Introductory Chapter: Alopecia Management – An Update
Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
research LLLT and Minoxidil Combination Treatment in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
Combining Low Level Light Therapy and minoxidil may help with hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Photobiomodulation: The Clinical Applications of Low-Level Light Therapy
Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
research Regenerative Biotechnologies in Plastic Surgery: A Multicentric, Retrospective, Case-Series Study on the Use of Microneedling with Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy as a Hair Growth Boost in Patients Affected by Androgenetic Alopecia
Micro-needling with low-level light therapy effectively increases hair growth in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
research Discover the True Science of Multispecialty Light-Emitting Diode Low Level Light Therapy
LED-LLLT helps heal wounds, reduce pain, and regrow hair using specific light wavelengths.
research A Review on Androgenic Alopecia: Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches
Androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning, and treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and light therapy.
research Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Efficacy and Safety of Laser Therapy and Phototherapy in Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review Study
Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.