research Androgenetic Alopecia: Overview, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
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research Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Testosterone for Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.
research A Randomized Bilateral Vehicle-Controlled Study of Eflornithine Cream Combined with Laser Treatment Versus Laser Treatment Alone for Facial Hirsutism in Women
Combining eflornithine cream with laser treatment removes facial hair better than laser alone.
research An Open Label, Multi-Center Clinical Trial of Topical 5% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia (A Phase IV Study)
research Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects
Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.
research Efficacy and Safety of Fractional CO2 Laser Combined with Halometasone Cream for Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Hand Eczema: A Prospective, Single-Center, Parallel-Group, Open-Label Randomized Trial
Using fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream works better for chronic hand eczema than just the cream, improving symptoms and quality of life with fewer relapses.
research Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Alone, Minoxidil Plus Oral Spironolactone, and Minoxidil Plus Microneedling on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Prospective, Single-Center, Parallel-Group, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Trial
Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
research Clinical Use of Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Retrospective Institutional Review Board Safety and Efficacy Study
Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
research The Efficacy of Topical Prostaglandin Analogs for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
research Efficacy and Safety of Proxalutamide in Severe or Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Study Protocol for an Exploratory Trial
The trial will test if proxalutamide is safe and effective in reducing death in severe COVID-19 patients.
research Comparison of the Efficacy of Niosomal Minoxidil with Conventional Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Niosomal minoxidil was found to be more effective in increasing hair count and patient satisfaction than conventional minoxidil in treating hair loss.
research Topical Minoxidil: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Topical minoxidil significantly increases hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but only some patients see cosmetically acceptable results.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of Finasteride 1 mg in Men Aged 41 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride 1 mg significantly improves hair growth in men aged 41 to 60 with male pattern hair loss.
research Finasteride Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss in a Randomized Study in Identical Twins
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss without serious side effects.
research Antiandrogens for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Usefulness of Home-Use Microneedle Devices in the Treatment of Pattern Hair Loss
Home-use microneedle devices might safely boost 5% minoxidil's effectiveness for hair growth.
research Photographic Documentation of the Effectiveness of 1 mg Oral Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Men in Routine General Practice in Switzerland
1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
research Preparation and Evaluation of a Multimodal Minoxidil Microemulsion Versus Minoxidil Alone in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia of Mixed Etiology: A Pilot Study
The multimodal microemulsion with minoxidil, diclofenac, and tea tree oil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
research Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function, Sexual Desire, and Ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research Understanding Hair Loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
research Insulin Sensitizers for the Treatment of Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
research Finasteride and the Hair Cycle
Finasteride improves hair growth.
research The Use of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alopecia
Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Ayurvedic Management of Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Report
Ayurvedic treatments can improve symptoms and quality of life for systemic sclerosis patients.
research Blinded, Randomized, Quantitative Grading Comparison of Minimally Invasive, Fractional Radiofrequency and Surgical Face-Lift to Treat Skin Laxity
Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.
research Supportive Cryotherapy: A Review From Head to Toe
Cryotherapy helps reduce chemotherapy side effects but needs more research for best use.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research The Efficacy and Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Benefit–Risk Assessment of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss, but may cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
PRP therapy safely improves hair growth in people with hair loss.