19 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair growth in male hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
39 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
12 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with good safety.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective treatment for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective for increasing hair density in male pattern baldness.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth but has associated risks.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 15 citations,
September 1992 in “The Lancet” Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.
43 citations,
November 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.
5 citations,
June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.
14 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil solution had low effect, causing 99% to stop using it.
1 citations,
May 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
36 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” Use finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
29 citations,
December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
145 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
April 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” New microneedle method improves hair regrowth treatment delivery.
24 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
June 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Androgenetic alopecia can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride, requiring long-term use and patient cooperation.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.
March 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Recent advances in hair loss treatments show significant progress.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
8 citations,
January 1989 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
23 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dutasteride is the most studied alternative drug for androgenetic alopecia, but more high-quality research is needed.