This review highlights that recent advancements in diagnostics and therapies, including AI-enhanced imaging, biomarker analysis, and novel treatments like low-dose oral minoxidil and JAK inhibitors, are improving the precision and customization of hair loss management.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” This review discusses the treatment strategies for androgenetic alopecia in men and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need to understand its multifactorial etiology.
January 2025 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review examines male androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results, offering insights to aid dermatologists in making informed therapeutic decisions.
This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss and reports no new clinical results, highlighting its potential benefits, mechanisms of action, and areas needing further research.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This study explores regenerative medicine's potential to improve quality of life, especially in aging populations, by examining key components like triggering agents, potentiators, and additives, and how their combined use may accelerate tissue repair through a strategy called stacking.
October 2024 in “Cosmoderma” In this review, the authors highlight the importance of hair care for men, suggesting that proper routines and a nutrient-rich diet can help maintain scalp health, prevent hair loss, and promote a sense of well-being.
August 2024 in “Dermatological Reviews” This review discusses how emerging technologies in dermatology are enhancing the ability to diagnose and treat hair and nail disorders more accurately and effectively, highlighting advancements in both diagnostic techniques and therapeutic methods such as AI-driven technologies that personalize patient care and improve outcomes.
June 2024 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This study concluded that adding 5% topical Procapil to PRP therapy provided better outcomes for androgenetic alopecia than PRP alone, as assessed by dermatologist evaluations and patient satisfaction.
June 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly increased hair diameter and density in male androgenetic alopecia patients over six months, particularly in those with AGA durations up to five years.
June 2024 in “Bőrgyógyászati és Venerológiai Szemle” In this article, the authors review the most effective current treatments for hair loss, such as Janus Kinase Inhibitors, Platelet Rich Plasma, anti-androgens, and minoxidil, highlighting the expanding therapeutic options for alopecia.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This systematic review examined 64 randomized controlled clinical trials on regenerative medicine for specific dermatologic disorders, reporting up to 68.4% improvement in androgenetic alopecia and up to 71% improvement in vitiligo among 2888 patients.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This review explored the causes and treatment options for hair loss, highlighting current therapies like minoxidil and hair transplants, while also emphasizing the need for new approaches such as gene therapies and advanced delivery methods for improved outcomes.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review article highlights the complexity of treating folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of systemic antibiotics like rifampicin and clindamycin as common treatments, while also discussing promising novel therapies, including biological agents, that require further clinical trials to assess their effectiveness and safety.
In this narrative review, the authors explored various rehabilitative techniques, including injections and physical therapies, that may enhance aesthetics and psychosocial wellbeing in patients with disabilities, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to improve both functional and cosmetic outcomes.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, researchers introduced a new method for measuring hair loss during platelet-rich plasma therapy, observing reduced hair shedding per session in 30 patients and suggesting this technique could serve as a less variable and more patient-friendly alternative to traditional hair pull tests.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study involved a Delphi-method consensus from 34 Spanish dermatologists, outlining structured recommendations for managing androgenetic alopecia based on available scientific evidence and expert opinions, aiming to guide clinical practice amid limited treatment approvals and varying effectiveness.
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, platelet-rich plasma therapy was observed to provide better improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients than intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, as measured by lower SALT scores.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This review article evaluates new treatment techniques for androgenetic alopecia, including low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, microneedling, and topical growth factors and peptides, reporting positive outcomes such as hair regrowth and improved hair density and thickness.
November 2023 in “Наука і техніка сьогодні” This research provides a comprehensive comparison of hair restoration methods used in Ukraine and the USA, examining the effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical treatments for alopecia, including FUE and FUT hair transplantation, PRP therapy, and low-level laser therapy.
This comprehensive review analyzes androgenetic alopecia treatments, discussing the mechanisms, costs, efficacy, and safety of FDA-approved drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as newer non-FDA-approved options that have shown effectiveness across various studies.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review examines the efficacy of various novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including oral minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma, suggesting potential benefits but emphasizing the need for further high-quality clinical trials to thoroughly evaluate their effectiveness.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
April 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” This source reports that clinical trials found oral baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata, with 38.8% achieving at least 80% scalp hair coverage after 36 weeks on a 4-mg dose, compared to 6.2% with placebo in trial 1.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair restoration and reports no new clinical results.
December 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This case study reports that PRP therapy resulted in significant hair growth and increased pigmentation in a 21-year-old with diffuse alopecia areata unresponsive to other treatments, with sustained results at 1.5-year follow-up.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” PRP might help with hair growth, but its effectiveness in hair transplants is unclear.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Combining PRP with other treatments can improve hair loss outcomes.