December 2017 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix has strong antioxidant effects and may help treat male hair loss.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
Finasteride is popular for treating male hair loss but may increase the risk of serious prostate cancer and has other potential side effects.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Dermal sheath cells can help grow new hair follicles and show promise in treating hair loss.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.
8 citations,
July 2012 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.
3 citations,
June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
158 citations,
February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
4 citations,
January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Epigenetic differences affect hair loss in identical Japanese male twins.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” New understanding of hair loss could lead to better treatments.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
32 citations,
April 1999 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
Wearing a toupee makes men seem more attractive and slightly healthier, but doesn't change how confident they appear.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
July 2020 in “Bioinformatics and Bioengineering” Found key genes affecting hair loss, immune response, and skin development; more research needed for better treatments.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining botulinum toxin type A with Minoxidil significantly improves hair growth and patient satisfaction in male hair loss.
October 2023 in “Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis” Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
December 2021 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A deep learning model accurately predicts male hair loss types using scalp images.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” PRP injections may slightly improve hair density and count for male hair loss, but more research is needed.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
5 citations,
March 2020 in “Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research” Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.