This study observed that 2% minoxidil solution stopped hair loss and promoted new hair growth in 85% of female pattern androgenetic alopecia patients, while 2% progesterone solution achieved similar results in 71% of patients.
June 2022 in “Conjunctions” This article analyzes YouTube videos of men using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair growth, suggesting these videos are a distinct self-representational genre of self-tracking with unique aesthetic characteristics.
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October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor describes a case of acquired progressive kinking of the hair in a Korean female adolescent, but no new research findings are reported.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review reports that while current treatments for non-scarring alopecia, like minoxidil and finasteride, have limited efficacy due to side effects, natural remedies may offer more effective management with potentially fewer side effects, though their varying safety profiles call for further investigation.
February 2025 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This review explored the complex mechanisms behind androgenetic alopecia, highlighting genetic influences and factors like increased 5-α reductase and androgen receptors in hair follicles, while identifying microinflammation and oxidative stress as related issues.
January 2025 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” This article reviews the pathogenesis and treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia, examining both Western medical approaches and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including herbal remedies and acupuncture, to offer insights that may aid in clinical decision-making for managing this condition.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized protocols and large-scale studies to confirm its long-term efficacy.
December 2025 in “Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy” This review discusses the traditional use and potential application of Polygoni multiflori radix for androgenetic alopecia treatment, emphasizing its promising safety profile but reporting no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Pharmacy information” New treatments using stem cells and other methods show promise for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
This review discusses androgenetic alopecia and existing treatments, reporting no new clinical results; the authors highlight promising prospects for androgen receptor degrader drugs among therapeutic options.
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This report presents a rare case where a bilateral ovarian thecoma in a postmenopausal woman led to an unusual pattern of female androgenetic alopecia mimicking male pattern hair loss.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review highlights the potential of exosome-based therapies for androgenetic alopecia by modulating key signaling pathways in hair follicles, suggesting a promising treatment option that requires further research to validate long-term safety and efficacy.
January 2012 in “Journal of Practical Dermatology” This review discusses various treatments for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women and reports no new clinical results; the authors note the importance of understanding therapeutic mechanisms, dosages, and adverse reactions.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review reports that the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is shifting from single therapies to personalized, multimodal approaches incorporating both traditional and emerging pharmacologics, regenerative strategies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and device-based interventions, with combination regimens showing improved outcomes.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this review, the researchers reported that current treatments for non-scarring alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and JAK inhibitors, have limited efficacy and adverse effects, whereas natural remedies might offer more effective management with fewer side effects, though further research on their safety is needed.
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review discusses the potential for surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance hair regrowth by improving drug absorption and stability, focusing on their use with agents like minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This research suggests that recent discoveries of signaling pathways in androgenic alopecia may pave the way for targeted therapies, providing potential new treatment options beyond the current FDA-approved drugs, minoxidil and finasteride.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” In this study, researchers observed that approximately 25% of patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19 infection, with nonscarring alopecia being the most common form.
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June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that hydralazine and minoxidil, two direct vasodilators, may worsen abdominal aortic aneurysm progression by increasing aortic degeneration and inflammation.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article explores whether it's possible to stop the progression of male androgenetic alopecia without using antiandrogenic drugs and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This review discusses various light and laser treatments for hair loss, highlighting potential benefits but emphasizes the need for more scientific evidence before recommendations can be made.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that the HairCheck® device, demonstrating high correlation between its Hair Mass Index and hair characteristics such as strand number and diameter, may be an effective tool for assessing hair mass changes in alopecia patients.
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December 2020 This case report describes a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia who did not improve with hydroxychloroquine and topical minoxidil but achieved clinical stabilization with methotrexate monotherapy.
October 2024 in “Small Methods” This study found that dissolving microneedles loaded with platinum nanozymes induced faster hair growth in an androgenetic alopecia model than daily minoxidil applications, with no significant safety concerns.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia experiencing stress had higher cortisol levels and altered neurotrophic factors compared to non-stressed patients, which correlated with more severe hair loss progression even after minoxidil treatment.
September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This source provides no abstract, offering no results or conclusions on a case involving a 14-year-old boy with abrupt-onset hair changes presented in a photo quiz format in Pediatric Dermatology.
February 2016 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” This interview with Prof. B. Cribier discusses his motivations for choosing dermatology, his career insights, and his perspectives on the future of the specialty in Europe.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, aralia continentalis extract was observed to promote hair follicle development in mice through anagen progression, with the low dose being more effective than the high dose.
April 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that topical application of Korean ginseng berry promoted hair follicle development in mice, with a lower dose proving more effective than a higher dose.
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July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.