research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
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.
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research The Women's Hair Growth Questionnaire: Development and Validation of a Patient-Reported Measure for Treatment Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia
AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.
research A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research Graft-Versus-Host Disease With Acute Hair Loss: A Distinctive Manifestation of Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
research SbbHLH85, a bHLH Member, Modulates Resilience to Salt Stress by Regulating Root Hair Growth in Sweet Sorghum
The SbbHLH85 protein helps sweet sorghum grow more root hairs but makes the plant more sensitive to salt.
research Reply To: Is Melatonin Useful In Alopecia: Critical Appraisal Of A Randomized Trial?
Melatonin may help treat hair loss and needs more research.
research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.
research The Effectiveness of Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
research A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Sequela of COVID-19
COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
research Time of Onset and Duration of Post-COVID-19 Acute Telogen Effluvium
Hair loss from COVID-19 usually starts around 45 days after infection and lasts about 47.5 days.
research Understanding and Management of Female Pattern Alopecia
The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
research Monitoring Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia With Trichoscopy
Chemotherapy caused hair loss with specific patterns, but most patients had hair regrowth after treatment, while some had lasting hair loss.
research Lack of Effect of Topical Finasteride Suggests an Endocrine Role for Dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia and Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene (SNP rs6152) in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or Prostate Cancer
Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
research Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Descriptive Study of a Large Outpatient Cohort
Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Lacks Evidence of Clinically Significant Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia
No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.
research Amelioration of Androgenetic Alopecia by Algal Oligosaccharides Prepared by Deep-Sea Bacterium Biodegradation
Algal oligosaccharides help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Follicular Map: A Novel Approach to Quantitative Trichoscopy
The new Follicular Map method could help assess hair treatment effectiveness but has some limitations.
research A Semiquantitative Grading Scale for Frontal and Vertex of Androgenetic Alopecia
New grading scale accurately measures hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness.
research American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery - 2018 Late-Breaking Abstracts
New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
research Refining Techniques in Eyebrow Transplantation
Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.
research A Phase I Study of Topical Tempol for the Prevention of Alopecia Induced by Whole Brain Radiotherapy
Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update
Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.
research Alopecia: Evaluation and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Identification Of Four Genetic Risk Loci And Evidence For The Contribution Of WNT Signaling To Its Etiology
Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.