September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” People with common hair loss conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and related health issues.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, basic fibroblast growth factor, and minoxidil together significantly increases hair count and growth rate in people with hair loss.
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.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” PRP is more effective than minoxidil and placebo for treating hair loss.
Combining PRP with a special lotion is more effective for hair loss than PRP alone.
October 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Combining 5% minoxidil with PRP is better than PRP alone for treating male hair loss.
5 citations,
September 2021 in “Clinical case reports” GLPLS is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
5 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Biomedicines” New digital tools are improving the diagnosis and understanding of irreversible hair loss conditions.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” The document concludes that early and accurate diagnosis of hair loss on the top of the scalp in Black men is important to distinguish CCCA from other types of hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Higher testosterone and DHT levels are linked to hair loss in men, but not to prostate cancer risk.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density and count in male pattern hair loss, but more high-quality research is needed.
November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
January 2020 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” IGF-1R may play a role in female hair loss and could be a treatment target.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
4 citations,
September 2016 in “PubMed” Using platelet-rich fibrin matrix with hair transplant techniques helps in hair regrowth in male baldness patients.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Scientific Reports” HIF-1α is important for hair growth and could be a treatment target for hair loss.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The scalp fat tissue of men with hair loss shows changes in gene activity that may contribute to their condition.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” The scalp microbiome is more diverse and may be more important in hair loss than the gut microbiome.
Sansevieria trifasciata Prain shows promise for treating hair loss by inhibiting androgen receptors.
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Hair transplant works well, but needs more research for better results.
Using minoxidil daily with monthly minoxidil mesotherapy is more effective for hair loss than monthly PRP microneedling treatments.
January 2014 in “American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences” Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
53 citations,
June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
22 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
19 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Linear Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of the scalp can cause hair loss and should be considered in similar cases.