Scalp tonics are popular for stress-related hair loss, but minoxidil is used less due to side effects and inconvenience.
January 2018 in “Food Additives and Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment” Researchers developed a precise method to detect illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
January 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Chinese women's hair gets thinner and grayer with age, and scalp conditions change, especially after 40.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” Bortezomib chemotherapy can cause temporary skin rashes.
October 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” The shampoo with Scutellaria baicalensis and Glycyrrhiza glabra helps reduce hair loss.
January 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A man had an allergic skin reaction on his penis from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the medication.
October 2007 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 3% hydrogen peroxide does not reduce hair graft survival compared to saline.
January 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dutasteride is more effective for male pattern baldness than finasteride, and black cohosh extract BNO 1055 is as effective as conjugated estrogens in treating postmenopausal symptoms, with added benefits in reducing sweating and mental symptoms.
March 2006 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Microencapsulated human hair cells can regenerate hair follicles in mice ears.
November 2005 in “Reactions Weekly” A man treated with gefitinib for lung cancer grew new hair on his bald scalp.
March 2005 in “Inpharma Weekly” China approved Sinovac's flu vaccine, Japan approved RiUP for female hair loss, and Nippon Kayaku's three cancer drugs.
April 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed skin irritation from treatments for hair loss, showing allergies to both minoxidil and saw palmetto solutions.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
March 2002 in “Reactions Weekly” Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
September 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
October 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” New technologies show promise for better hair regeneration and treatments.
February 2015 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” 
October 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly” 
April 2004 in “Inpharma Weekly” Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss issues.
November 1999 in “Reactions Weekly” 
February 1998 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
June 1990 in “Inpharma Weekly” Keep using minoxidil for hair loss, as it works better long-term.
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” Iron deficiency may contribute to hair loss.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Encapsulated human hair cells can substitute for natural hair cells to grow hair.
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.