January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes a 47-year-old man diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, treated with clobetasol propionate and oral minoxidil while advised to avoid hair transplantation.
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes the topical application of cyclosporine in a man with alopecia universalis, which showed hair regrowth after 10 months of daily use, except where limited by a congenital nevus.
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March 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This letter to the editor discusses the use of systemic minoxidil for loose anagen hair syndrome, noting a significant change in hair color, but reports no new study results.
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June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science” This study reported that acupuncture therapy was more effective than medication in treating alopecia areata, showing higher curative and total effective rates after four months.
January 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This study discusses the limitations of current FDA-approved treatments for androgenic alopecia, noting significant sexual side effects with oral finasteride and formulation challenges with topical minoxidil, and highlights the potential of nanocarriers to improve drug delivery to hair follicles.
January 2016 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study aims to develop three topical formulations of finasteride to reduce its side effects for treating androgenic alopecia.
November 2022 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Minoxidil and finasteride are common but limited treatments for hair loss, with new therapies showing promise.
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February 2018 in “Polymers” This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining oral finasteride with topical minoxidil resulted in the greatest improvement in hair growth for male patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to using any single treatment.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses various pediatric hair loss conditions and treatments, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach and noting that no single treatment is universally effective.
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May 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article discusses emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the use of intradermal dutasteride, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This review discusses the causes, evaluation, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various treatments for hair loss, such as topical agents, oral minoxidil, and laser therapies, but reports no new clinical results; debates on issues like post-finasteride syndrome are also covered.
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July 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This case study reports a 58-year-old woman experiencing pressure-induced alopecia with concomitant acute telogen effluvium after severe COVID-19, suggesting a potential link between prolonged hospitalization and hair loss.
September 2026 in “Apollo Medicine” In this case report, researchers observed that a 35-year-old male with alopecia universalis achieved full regrowth of scalp, eyebrow, and facial hair with oral upadacitinib treatment after previous therapies failed to provide lasting relief.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed treatments and findings related to male androgenetic alopecia, noting that topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effective for slowing hair loss, while newer interventions like PRP and microneedling show promise.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of male androgenetic alopecia, noting that combination treatments, including FDA-approved and emerging therapies, may improve outcomes without added side effects.
September 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” In this review, the authors highlight the FDA approval of Ritlecitinib, the first oral treatment specifically for moderate to severe alopecia areata in patients aged 12 and older, marking a significant advancement in managing this condition.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in women.
December 2023 in “Farmateka” Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This research highlights that while minoxidil and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are commonly used for treating pattern hair loss, there is limited evidence supporting their relative effectiveness in women compared to men.
February 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this literature review, researchers found evidence that topical melatonin may improve scalp hair growth, density, and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia, especially in men.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The research shows a potential way to regenerate hair using adult cells that have been grown and guided to produce new hair fibers.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study observed that most pediatric dermatologists prefer class 1 and 2 topical corticosteroids as first-line treatments for pediatric alopecia areata, with increasing use of JAK inhibitors as second-line therapy.
August 1996 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This article discusses the various manifestations and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reviews its associated symptoms and clinical heterogeneity but reports no new clinical findings.
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January 1999 in “Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology” This report describes the first documented case of an oral overdose of the extra strength 5% minoxidil solution, resulting in severe hypotension and requiring intensive medical intervention.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that low-dose oral minoxidil increased terminal hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing an alternative dosage comparable to the topical 5% solution.