April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and well-tolerated for treating hair loss.
14 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
2 citations,
August 1997 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Hair loss common in men and women, limited treatments available.
181 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” Smaller nanoparticles improve minoxidil absorption through hair follicles.
108 citations,
November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly” Drug advertising has greatly increased, changing consumer behavior and raising concerns about its influence on healthcare and patient protection.
68 citations,
May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.
54 citations,
January 2013 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Thuja orientalis hot water extract may help hair grow by starting the growth phase and improving hair follicle development.
35 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
23 citations,
December 2013 in “Regenerative Medicine” Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
22 citations,
August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
18 citations,
December 1996 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.
15 citations,
January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
14 citations,
April 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Current Oncology” Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
3 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
3 citations,
February 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.
2 citations,
December 2014 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Carrot extract in gel form may help hair grow better.
2 citations,
September 2007 Surgical hair restoration involves moving hair from a non-balding area to a balding area, with the transplanted hair not subject to male pattern baldness. Medications can slow hair loss and regrow some hair, but successful treatment needs careful planning, skill, and ethical responsibility due to progressive hair loss and limited donor hair.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
1 citations,
May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
1 citations,
April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical treatments led to hair regrowth in a man with linear morphea.