2 citations,
February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some treatments work better for different types of hair loss, and nutrients like iron and L-lysine are important for preventing hair loss.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
3 citations,
July 2018 in “JAAPA” Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
76 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
3 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
182 citations,
October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fractional lasers could help hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
30 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
14 citations,
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise in treating hair loss caused by androgenic alopecia.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.
Many hair loss myths lack strong evidence, but some treatments are proven to work.
21 citations,
November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” There is no cure for alopecia areata, but treatments like JAK inhibitors show promise.
57 citations,
July 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Stopping minoxidil treatment resumes balding; continuous use needed for results.
66 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lipid nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering stability, controlled release, and better compatibility with skin.
December 2014 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex increased hair count by 11.9% and improved hair growth in 48% of men with hair loss.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
203 citations,
December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
15 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
15 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
12 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.