June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The supplement with amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen improved hair growth more than drug treatment alone, with most people tolerating it well.
December 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Media coverage increased public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss but may also spread misinformation.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Pattern hair loss is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, with limited effective treatments available.
January 2007 in “The Year book of dermatology” Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.
355 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, and psoriasis.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.
6 citations,
December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral dutasteride improves hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe for most patients.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
23 citations,
October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
March 2023 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Oral and topical finasteride are effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
November 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss increased after a New York Times article.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss, especially in women, with side effects stopping after use ends.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss include low-dose pills, updated drugs, supplements, light therapy, plasma injections, and advanced hair transplant techniques.
December 2022 in “PubMed”
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Sensitive scalp causes discomfort and hair loss, treated with personalized care.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
147 citations,
April 1994 in “Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
5 citations,
October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
38 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.
May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.