research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
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research Novel Treatment Modalities for Hair Loss
New hair loss treatments show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research Alopecia Areata: An Update
The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.
research Photodynamic and Photobiological Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy in Dermatological Disease: An Update
LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
research Budesonide for Maintenance of Remission in Crohn's Disease
Budesonide is not effective for maintaining remission in Crohn's disease beyond three months.
research Alopecia Areata: Treatment of Today and Tomorrow
Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
research Is There a Role for Radiofrequency Devices in Hair?
Radiofrequency devices can help remove or grow hair, but more research is needed.
research Tofacitinib (Selective Janus Kinase Inhibitor 1 and 3): A Promising Therapy for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Case Report of Six Patients
Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in patients with alopecia, with few side effects.
research Epidermal Growth Factor in Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine: Systematic Review
Epidermal growth factor helps skin and hair regeneration but needs more research for better understanding.
research Home Remedies in Dermatology
Many people use home remedies for skin conditions, but there's limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.
research New Modalities in the Treatment of Refractory Alopecia Areata
New treatments focusing on immune pathways show promise for stubborn hair loss.
research What Do We Know About Hair Growth Induced by Wounding and Its Therapeutic Applications?
Wounding may stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of related treatments.
research A Review of Hormonal Therapy for Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Pattern Hair Loss in Male and Female Patients
Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss with high patient satisfaction.
research Mesotherapy vs PRP: Hair Loss
PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Clinical Dose Ranging Studies with Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, in Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
research Recent Japanese Studies of Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is more common than previously thought, with increasing diagnosed cases.
research Minoxidil in Patients with Chronic Left Heart Failure: Contrasting Hemodynamic and Clinical Effects in a Controlled Trial
Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Clinical and Molecular Genetic Studies in Hereditary Hair Loss
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
research Efficacy of Minoxidil Combined With Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind Half-Head Controlled Trial
Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
research Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Bimatoprost Solution 0.03% Application to the Eyelid Margin for the Treatment of Idiopathic and Chemotherapy-Induced Eyelash Hypotrichosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Bimatoprost solution is effective and safe for long-term use in treating eyelash thinning.
research Comparative Study Between 2% Minoxidil Topical Spray vs. Intradermal Injection for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Female Patients: A Controlled, 4-Month Randomized Trial
Mesotherapy is more effective than topical spray for female hair loss treatment.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I
Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
research An Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Detection of Botulinum Toxin Antibodies
Botox is effective for urinary incontinence, chronic migraines, and male pattern hair loss, and a new test for Botox antibodies is more humane.
research Poster Session
Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research The Use of Finasteride in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Adult Men
Finasteride effectively treats mild to moderate hair loss in men aged 18-41, with some side effects.
research Nocebo Effect in Dermatology
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
research Does Treatment with Clomipramine Reduce Cat Psychogenic Alopecia?
Clomipramine alone does not reduce overgrooming in cats with psychogenic alopecia.