research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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research A 6-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of a Marine Complex Supplement to Promote Hair Growth in Men with Thinning Hair
The marine complex supplement significantly improved hair growth in men with thinning hair without adverse effects.
research A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair
An extra-strength marine protein supplement helped increase hair growth and decrease hair shedding in women with thinning hair.
research Trichologic Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Is Maintained During Combination Therapy
PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
research Efficacy and Safety of a New 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Trichoscopic Evaluation
10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
research Minoxidil 2% Lotion for Eyebrow Enhancement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Face Comparative Study
Minoxidil 2% lotion is safe and effective for making eyebrows thicker and fuller.
research Australian Trial of Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in Early Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
research Tretinoin Enhances Minoxidil Response in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients by Upregulating Follicular Sulfotransferase Enzymes
Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
research Intradermal Injections With 0.5% Minoxidil for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
research Sublingual Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 1B Clinical Trial
Sublingual minoxidil safely promotes hair growth.
research Placebo-Controlled Dose-Effect Studies with Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5% in Male-Patterned Hair Loss Treated with Oral Finasteride Employing an Analytical and Exhaustive Study Protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Sesquiterpene-Enriched Extract of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Retards Axillary Hair Growth: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
research Hair Growth Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine BeauTop on Androgenetic Alopecia Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
BeauTop improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research High Response Rate to Bexxar in Advanced Stage Prior Treatment-Resistant Follicular Lymphoma
Bexxar treatment led to a high response rate in patients with advanced-stage, treatment-resistant follicular lymphoma.
research Placebo Controlled Clinical Evaluation of a Topical Moisturizer Formula Containing Phytol
The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
research Response to Letter Regarding Androgen Receptor PolyQ Alleles and COVID-19
The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
research Enabling Finasteride 1 mg Users to Further Improve Hair Pattern: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Novel Product
The new topical product combined with finasteride significantly increased hair thickness without side effects.
research Evaluation of Hair Follicles as a Surrogate Tissue for Pharmacodynamic Response in Xenograft Tumors
Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
research Topical Minoxidil Dose-Response Effect in Alopecia Areata
Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Single-Center Pilot Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Apremilast in Subjects with Moderate-to-Severe Alopecia Areata
Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Reveal Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
research The Steroidogenesis Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces the Response to Both Stressful and Rewarding Stimuli
Finasteride reduces response to stress and rewards, affecting behavior and mental health.
research Long-Term Response of Hirsutism and Other Hyperandrogenic Symptoms to Combination Therapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.
research Stratifying Clinical Response to Adjuvant Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment helps 70.1% of hair loss patients after two sessions.
research Doppler Laser Imaging Predicts Response to Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Finasteride for Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (Category IIIA Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis)
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy of a 24-Week Topical Treatment by Latanoprost 0.1% on Hair Growth and Pigmentation in Healthy Volunteers with Androgenetic Alopecia
Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
research Hirsutism and the Variable Response of the Pilosebaceous Unit to Androgens
Different women's hair and skin glands respond to hormones in varied ways, which can cause unwanted hair growth even with normal hormone levels, and more research is needed to treat this effectively.
research Dermoscopic Evaluation of Therapeutic Response to an Intralesional Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.