research Treatment Options for Alopecia
The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
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research Adverse Sexual Effects of Treatment with Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction risk by 1.57 times in male hair loss treatment.
research Biotinidase Deficiency Characterized by Skin and Hair Findings
Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.
research Comparison of QR 678 and QR 678 Neo as Monotherapy and Combination Therapy with 5% Minoxidil Solution and Oral Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia—Which Is Better?
Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
research Brandt Syndrome: Case of Periorificial Dermatitis, Alopecia, and Diarrhea in Infants Fed Soy Milk
Brandt syndrome, with symptoms like skin rash, hair loss, and diarrhea, improves quickly with zinc supplements.
research Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation
Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
research Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris Treated With a Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma Agonist
A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Increased Expression of Heart Disease Biomarker Cardiac Troponin I
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of a heart disease marker than those without hair loss.
research Investigation of Suicidality and Psychological Adverse Events in Patients Treated With Finasteride
Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Drug Safety and Therapeutic Strategies
Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
research Acute and 30-Day Oral Toxicity Studies of a Novel Coccidiostat – Ethanamizuril
Ethanamizuril is safe for rats at 20 mg/kg feed, but higher doses cause hair loss, organ changes, and liver, kidney, and lung damage.
research Macular Abnormalities Associated With 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
research A Retrospective Review of Pediatric Alopecia Areata Cases Seen in a Tertiary Institution in Singapore
Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
research Prolonged and Late-Onset Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Some people who recover from COVID-19 continue to have symptoms like fatigue and cough for over 120 days, and some experience hair loss about 59 days after getting sick.
research Oral Ivermectin in the Treatment of Scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Clinicopathologic Lessons in Distinguishing Cicatricial Alopecia: 7 Cases of Lichen Planopilaris Misdiagnosed as Discoid Lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research Promoting Longevity: A Global Approach
The document concludes that managing health issues like menopause, cardiovascular risk, and hair loss is crucial for promoting longevity in aging women.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Therapy in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Is There Cause for Concern?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.
research Correlation of Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Expression in Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Clinical Paradigm
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
research Brazilian Experience of Treating Alopecia Universalis with Novel Antirheumatic Therapy Tofacitinib: A Case Series
Tofacitinib, a medication for arthritis, showed potential for treating severe hair loss in a small Brazilian case series, but more research is needed.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research The Potential of Androgenic Alopecia Management from Plant Derivatives
Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
research Oral Presentations: Findings from Dermatological Studies
The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
research Clinical Pearls in Dermatology 2013
The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
research Dermatologic Therapy: December 1986 to December 1987
Various dermatologic treatments were effective for skin conditions like acne, rosacea, hair loss, and psoriasis from December 1986 to December 1987.
research Hair Tourniquet Syndrome
Hair tourniquet syndrome is a rare condition where hair wraps around an infant's body part, needing quick removal to prevent damage.
research Low-Level Laser/Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-level laser or light devices could be a cheaper, side-effect free treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.