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 Alopecia Areata: Understanding and Treatment
Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.
research Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective than minoxidil lotion for increasing hair count in men with hair loss, with mild side effects and high satisfaction.
research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Alopecia Areata Update
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition often starting before age 20, with varied treatment success and a need for personalized treatment plans.
research Dermal Exosomes Containing miR-218-5p Promote Hair Regeneration by Regulating β-Catenin Signaling
Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
research Long-Term Treatment of Severe Hypertension with Minoxidil, Propranolol, and Furosemide
Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
research Tobacco and the Skin: Adverse Effects and Complex Relationships
Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
research Computational Design and Development of a Novel Voltammetric Sensor for Minoxidil Detection Based on Electropolymerized Molecularly Imprinted Polymer
New sensor detects minoxidil accurately and effectively.
research Novel and Established Potassium Channel Openers Stimulate Hair Growth In Vitro: Implications for Their Modes of Action in Hair Follicles
Potassium channel openers like minoxidil help hair grow by acting on hair follicles.
research Efficacy of Topical Tofacitinib in Promoting Hair Growth in Non-Scarring Alopecia: Possible Mechanism via VEGF Induction
Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
research Study of the Efficacy of Carboxytherapy in Alopecia
Carboxytherapy may help increase hair growth in alopecia patients but requires ongoing treatment.
research Current Indications of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Plastic Surgery: A Review
Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
research KF19418, A New Compound for Hair Growth Promotion in Vitro and in Vivo Mouse Models
KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
research The Use of Topical Minoxidil to Accelerate Nail Growth: A Pilot Study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
research Baldness May Be Caused by the Weight of the Scalp: Gravity as a Proposed Mechanism for Hair Loss
Baldness might be caused by scalp weight pressing on hair follicles.
research Rodent Models in Placental Research: Implications for Fetal Origins of Adult Disease
Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
research Inhibition of Prolactin Promotes Secondary Skin Follicle Activation in Cashmere Goats
Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
research Scaled Quantum Chemical Studies of the Molecular Structure and Vibrational Spectra of Minoxidil
The analysis shows where minoxidil's atoms are likely to react and describes its electronic transitions and behavior with temperature changes.
research Efficacy and Influence Factors of 308-nm Excimer Lamp with Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
research Potentiometric Determination of Minoxidil in Topical Use Pharmaceutical Samples
Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
research Evaluation of Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Alone Versus Its Combination With Betamethasone Valerate in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Clinical and Dermoscopic Study
The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
research Mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia: Addressing Speculations Through Empirical Evidence
Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.
research Hypertrichosis Around a Leg Ulcer Treated with Prostaglandin E1 Ointment
A woman's excessive hair growth around a leg ulcer was linked to a treatment with Prostaglandin E1 ointment.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Anti-Alopecia Activity of Moringa (Moringa Oleifera Lamk.) Seed Oil Against Dihydrotestosterone-Induced Rabbits
Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
research Alk1 Acts in Non-Endothelial VE-Cadherin+ Perineurial Cells to Maintain Nerve Branching During Hair Homeostasis
Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
research The Potential of Moringa (Moringa Oleifera Lamk) Seed Oil as Anti-Alopecia
Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.