May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Both low-level light therapy and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating male hair loss, with no significant difference in results.
Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Filler injections can cause temporary hair loss, but hyaluronidase can help restore hair within a few months.
3 citations,
January 2014 Green tea extract hair tonic is stable at room temperature, promotes hair growth better than minoxidil, and is safe for use.
15 citations,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Retinoids can change the hair growth cycle by extending the growth phase and shortening the rest phase.
November 2024 in “PubMed” TH07 is a topical combination of finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, and shows promise.
1 citations,
August 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.
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.
55 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
41 citations,
July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” Some plants may help with hair growth and have fewer side effects than synthetic drugs, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
February 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Proper guidance on minoxidil use and side effects is crucial.
15 citations,
January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fractional lasers effectively treat alopecia areata, especially when combined with minoxidil or cortisol.
December 2013 in “대한피부미용학회지” Wheat sprout extract (fr. 5) promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
46 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes significant emotional distress, including high rates of depression and anxiety.
73 citations,
November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
22 citations,
May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss from genetics and hormones can be treated with drugs or surgery.
83 citations,
December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by targeting adenosine and possibly sulfonylurea receptor 2B.
41 citations,
September 2014 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Use finasteride, minoxidil, and follicular unit transplantation for hair loss treatment.
25 citations,
December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
Thiolated cyclodextrin-based nanoparticles effectively deliver Minoxidil for scalp treatment without causing skin irritation.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
March 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
January 2025 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” Tannic acid can reduce hair loss by 56.2% by coating hair and releasing beneficial molecules.
36 citations,
June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.
1 citations,
January 2015 A compound from Aloe barbadensis Miller can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
July 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with Capsicum frutescens extract helps hair grow in male rabbits.
122 citations,
November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.
August 2019 in “Pharmacoscript” The 3:2 combination of pandanus and sansevieria leaf extracts promotes the best hair growth.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” Purple sweet potato leaf extracts can help treat hair loss and fungal infections.