May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
August 2023 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Microneedling with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than with multivitamins.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil works better for hair loss than using 5% minoxidil alone.
48 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in medical sciences” The serum is safe and helps treat premature greying of hair.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and clinical research” Microneedling helps hair growth, with hair multivitamins showing slightly better results than minoxidil.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
2 citations,
December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that doctors should monitor children's brain development when treating hemangiomas with interferon alfa and consider stopping the treatment if problems arise, while also exploring drugs that might counteract side effects.
18 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FCO2 laser is a better treatment for alopecia areata than intralesional steroids.
6 citations,
December 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CTE can distort results in hair growth trials, so exclude it carefully.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” There is no gold standard treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa due to insufficient evidence.
9 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Apremilast helps regrow hair in hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
August 2023 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than microneedling with multivitamins for male hair loss.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Many people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, those treated with antivirals, and those with a history of hair shedding.
54 citations,
June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.
3 citations,
March 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Spironolactone may help women with hidradenitis suppurativa.
25 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser and light treatments can effectively remove hair long-term.
20 citations,
June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Use antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine for cutaneous lupus, avoid herbal supplements, and focus on lifestyle changes like sun protection.
87 citations,
March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
2 citations,
September 2016 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.
36 citations,
December 2015 in “Drugs” New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” LED light helps human hair root cells grow and move by activating certain cell pathways.
71 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
76 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 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.