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.
January 2018 in “Journal of dermatological research” The document suggests a clinical trial to accurately determine if PRP is an effective treatment for a common type of hair loss in men.
29 citations,
May 2010 in “Ophthalmology” Bimatoprost gel makes eyelashes grow longer, but may cause side effects and should be monitored by an eye doctor.
3 citations,
July 1997 in “The Lancet” Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
September 2021 in “Медицинский совет” Proteoglycans, especially in Nourkrin®, can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
April 2024 in “JAMA dermatology” Oral minoxidil is as effective as topical minoxidil for male hair loss but has more side effects like excessive hair growth and headaches.
January 1998 in “NEJM Journal Watch” Finasteride increases hair count in men with hair loss, but the effect isn't permanent and hair loss returns if treatment stops.
January 2002 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men with minimal side effects.
33 citations,
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.
April 2016 in “Dermatología Revista Mexicana” The effectiveness of APRP for hair loss is unclear due to limited data.
115 citations,
January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
66 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
58 citations,
March 2006 in “Current topics in medicinal chemistry” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and may reduce prostate cancer risk.
49 citations,
October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
20 citations,
December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.
12 citations,
January 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
4 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective in regrowing hair in patients with different levels of alopecia areata severity.
December 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata in patients 12 and older with fewer side effects.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
January 2016 in “Archivio italiano di urologia, andrologia” The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.
October 2006 in “Aging Health” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic obstruction, improves urinary flow, reduces prostate size, and may prevent prostate cancer, but can cause sexual side effects.
408 citations,
May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
244 citations,
January 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document says current treatments for alopecia areata do not cure or prevent it, and it's hard to judge their effectiveness due to spontaneous remission and lack of studies.
179 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
62 citations,
October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
53 citations,
August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.