research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
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360-390 / 1000+ results research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
research Follicular-Targeted Delivery of Spironolactone Provided by Polymeric Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles can effectively deliver spironolactone to hair follicles for treating alopecia and acne.
research Nonsurgical Therapy for Hair Loss
Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.
research Efficacy And Safety Of Dutasteride In The Treatment Of Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss but may affect male fertility and should be used cautiously.
research Spironolactone May Be a Cause of Hormonally Associated Vestibulodynia and Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.
research Androgens in Women: Hormone-Modulating Therapies for Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders
Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review Article
Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.
research Successful Use of Bimatoprost in the Treatment of Eyelash Alopecia
Bimatoprost helped a girl grow her eyelashes back quickly and without serious side effects.
research Follicle-Targeted Delivery of Betamethasone and Minoxidil Co-Entrapped in Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Alopecia Areata Treatment
Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
research Baricitinib in Pediatric Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia and Associated Autoimmune Conditions: A Case Report
Baricitinib improved platelet counts and alopecia in a 16-year-old with chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
research Ruxolitinib Found to Cause Eyelash Growth: A Case Report
Ruxolitinib treatment may cause eyelash growth.
research Local Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide: A Forgotten Etiology of Cushing’s Syndrome
Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
research Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients on Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata or Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using tofacitinib had more serious side effects than those with alopecia areata.
research Use of Contact Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Skin Diseases Other than Alopecia Areata
Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Update on Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Dermatologic Surgery: Addressing Knowns and Unknowns
PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
research 37-Year-Old Man With Fatigue and Erectile Dysfunction
The man's fatigue and erectile dysfunction were improved by treating his obesity-related low testosterone without needing testosterone replacement.
research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.
research Review of Baricitinib in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib is a relatively safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of Finasteride 1.25 mg on Female Pattern Hair Loss: Pilot Study
Finasteride 1.25 mg showed small improvements in hair density and thickness for female pattern hair loss, but more research is needed.
research British Menopause Society Tools for Clinicians: Testosterone Replacement in Menopause
Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
research The Effectiveness Test of Natural Hair Growth Tonic: Avemor (Aloe Vera and Moringa Oleifera) for Thickening Hair and Anti-Licknes
Avemor, a natural tonic made from aloe vera and moringa, was less effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth on rabbits.
research Trends in the Presence or Absence of Transaminitis and/or Leukopenia in Pediatric Patients Treated with Methotrexate for Inflammatory Skin Disease
Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.
research Infertility: Evaluation and Initial Management
Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
research A Comprehensive Literature Review of JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
JAK inhibitors show promise in effectively treating hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Insights Into Perceptions and Gender Differences About Androgenetic Alopecia in an Observational Study of Commenters on the New York Times Oral Minoxidil Article
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Topical tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
research Management of a Refractory EIF3E-RSPO2 Fusion Positive Pilomatrical Cancer Patient with Encyclopedic Tumor Analysis Guided Treatment
Personalized treatment based on detailed tumor analysis successfully managed and reduced the patient's aggressive hair follicle cancer.
research Enhanced Follicular Delivery of Finasteride to Human Scalp Skin Using Heat and Chemical Penetration Enhancers
Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
research Serious Complication of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious heart complications.