July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
Different botulinum toxin products and concentrations can effectively reduce sweating, itching, bladder pressure, hair loss, and muscle spasms.
June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
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September 2016 in “PubMed” Using finasteride 0.5% solution with laser therapy significantly reduces unwanted facial hair in women.
15 citations,
January 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss without serious side effects.
20 citations,
January 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg/day for five years effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness, and is safe for long-term use.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment helps hair regrowth in people with mild Alopecia Areata, improving their quality of life with minimal side effects.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Jarilla-Coffea extract gel effectively and safely increases eyelash and eyebrow thickness in women.
October 2023 in “The Cochrane library” The medicine baricitinib was found to notably improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its side effects and other treatments.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in regrowing eyebrow and eyelash hair in patients with severe alopecia areata.
December 2022 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” Androgenetic alopecia trials in the U.S. lack racial and ethnic diversity, limiting their applicability.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily can increase hair count and improve hair appearance, but it may have side effects on sexual function and a potential risk of prostate cancer. It may not be effective for postmenopausal women unless taken in higher doses.
12 citations,
September 2015 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil significantly increases hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but only some patients see cosmetically acceptable results.
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March 2015 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam effectively treats female hair loss.
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” High-dose vitamin D3 does not improve symptoms or quality of life in COVID-19 patients after one year.
May 2023 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Noninvasive treatments like PRP and laser therapy can effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
21 citations,
July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silybum marianum flower extract may help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP can help treat hair loss but needs standardized methods for best results.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Adipose-derived stem cells may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
May 2022 in “Maǧallaẗ Buḥūṯ Al-Tarbiyyaẗ Al-Nawʿiyyaẗ (Print)” Eating a high inositol diet significantly improves insulin resistance and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
March 2021 in “Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi” Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
October 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.