July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
July 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” Ayurveda can help treat premature hair graying with lifestyle changes and herbal remedies.
April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine” The document concludes that inflammation markers can be used in diabetes, vitamin D3 affects immune pathways, hyperthyroidism changes hormone levels, androgen levels help diagnose Adrenocortical Carcinoma, erectile dysfunction is linked to diabetes, hypogonadism is common in HIV-infected males, and hormones can be biomarkers for various conditions.
January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Higher platelet counts and activators in PRP improve hair density and thickness in treating hair loss.
21 citations,
May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Sublingual minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, especially in women.
November 2019 in “Nosotchu” Man had stroke possibly linked to hair loss medications finasteride and minoxidil.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil works better for hair loss than using 5% minoxidil alone.
Scalp cooling is recommended to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but no effective drugs are available.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” JAK inhibitors are safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
April 2018 in “African journal of rheumatology” A Nigerian teenager was diagnosed with neuropsychiatric lupus, showing various severe symptoms and abnormal lab results.
54 citations,
May 1977 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil helps lower high blood pressure in kids, but can cause fluid retention and hair growth.
28 citations,
May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
18 citations,
January 1992 in “The Journal of emergency medicine” Minoxidil overdose caused heart changes, treated with stomach wash, charcoal, and IV fluids.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Acute medicine & surgery” Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective in increasing hair diameter than minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Pediatric emergency care” Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.
Using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily can help regrow hair, especially in younger men aged 20-30.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
149 citations,
June 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss, but cyproterone reduces scalp oiliness and causes menstrual issues.
142 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
102 citations,
September 1977 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.
100 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
96 citations,
October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
74 citations,
July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.