January 2015 in “Dermatology” The document covers various dermatological treatments and conditions.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Oral cyclosporine works better than betamethasone minipulse therapy for treating Alopecia Areata.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
44 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine showed some improvement in alopecia areata but results were not statistically significant.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
7 citations,
March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Several new treatments for different types of hair loss show promise in improving patient quality of life.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a patient with severe hair loss and improved their quality of life without side effects.
13 citations,
September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral JAK inhibitors help regrow hair in alopecia patients.
71 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
39 citations,
November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
10 citations,
April 2000 in “Archives of Oral Biology” Minocycline may cause hair loss by increasing DHT levels, but finasteride can help counteract this effect.
November 2023 in “Food science of animal resources” Lactilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 taken orally helps hair regrow faster and thicker in mice.
10 citations,
February 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” A combination of nanomilled oral testosterone and dutasteride normalized testosterone levels in men with low testosterone and is safe for short-term use.
February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” PCOS is a common condition in women that can lead to infertility and other health issues, and it's diagnosed by specific criteria with various treatment options available.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
233 citations,
February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
1 citations,
August 2019 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “Chiwi'saeng'gwa haghoeji” Hair keratin protein might help heal mouth wounds faster.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” Using skin grafts from behind the ear for oral surgery in two patients with jaw injuries led to successful healing and good results.
February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” March 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
505 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of clinical oncology” MK-2206 was safe and effectively blocked AKT signaling in cancer patients, warranting more trials.
12 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition” Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
Minoxidil is better for female hair loss without hormonal issues, cyproterone acetate for those with; people with treated congenital heart disease have lower life quality; personality differs in types of infertility; oral terbinafine is best for toenail fungus; bladder training reduces incontinence; nurse clinics help with heart disease; weight loss improves body composition and liver disease; computer training cuts drug errors.
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
141 citations,
September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
52 citations,
September 1996 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.