75 citations,
July 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
2 citations,
January 2010 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Low-dose finasteride and dutasteride reduce PSA levels by 27.8% in men with male androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
48 citations,
July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
41 citations,
July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
1057 citations,
November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
12 citations,
August 2020 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Azathioprine is the most continued treatment for chronic alopecia areata over a year, often with added low-dose prednisolone.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
17 citations,
June 2019 in “Cellular signalling” Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
June 2023 in “Biological & clinical sciences research journal” Combining methotrexate with low-dose prednisone is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata totalis.
9 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A man's breast enlargement from low-dose finasteride for hair loss didn't go away, even with treatment, and might be more common than reported.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral dutasteride improves hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe for most patients.
268 citations,
April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin delivery for hair loss treatment.
November 2023 in “Food science of animal resources” Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 taken orally helps hair regrow faster and thicker in mice.
46 citations,
May 2009 in “Maturitas” Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 2 citations,
March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
6 citations,
September 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Heredity and hormones cause common hair loss, and topical minoxidil is the first recommended treatment.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks” Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
127 citations,
June 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.
40 citations,
October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
9 citations,
February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.