Low-dose spironolactone can be effective for treating hair loss in women.
Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
Prices for compounded alopecia medications vary widely, with most pharmacies offering customization and delivery within a week.
The document concludes that more standardized research is needed to understand exosome therapy's safety and effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
Most dermatologists use and find oral minoxidil effective and tolerable for hair loss treatment.
Minoxidil nanoliposomes boost hair growth and reduce scalp bacteria better than regular minoxidil.
Many severe COVID-19 patients experienced temporary hair loss, but most regrew hair within six months.
February 2024 in “PubMed” The new minoxidil lotion using Aloplus Total is stable and can be mixed with other ingredients for treating hair loss.
February 2024 in “PubMed” More people experience hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 in hospitals than in outpatient settings.
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
A new laser treatment may help regrow hair in men with pattern baldness and has minimal side effects.
Valproic acid and rapamycin protect hair follicle stem cells from damage by activating a protective pathway.
December 2023 in “PubMed” COVID-19 patients in Thailand typically started losing hair about 30 days after infection, with women experiencing more severe hair loss.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Metformin and liraglutide improved symptoms of HAIR-AN syndrome in a child.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Both single-spin and double-spin PRP methods effectively treat hair loss, with single-spin slightly increasing platelet count more.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Combining stem cell-conditioned media with anti-androgen drugs can improve hair growth in male pattern baldness.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
Fat stem cell treatment is safe and increases hair density for hair loss, but more research is needed.
Changes in gut and skin bacteria are linked to different hair loss conditions, and treatments like fecal transplants and probiotics might help, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma therapy works better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment in the tested group.
September 2023 in “PubMed” Baricitinib is a relatively safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
COVID-19 infection is highly related to increased hair loss, especially in women.
Sonic hedgehog helps hair follicle stem cells grow and can effectively regenerate hair follicles.
Follicular unit extraction is safe and effective without bupivacaine and nerve blocks when using lignocaine with adrenaline.
Thicker scalp fat may link hair loss with metabolic syndrome.
Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.
Women with acne and hair loss, even if they have regular periods, often have polycystic ovary syndrome.
Metformin lowers gremlin-1 and improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
February 2023 in “PubMed” The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is important for skin wound healing and affects inflammation, cell growth, and other healing processes.
This pilot, open randomized trial compared the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil 2% alone versus a combination of topical minoxidil 2% and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in 26 women with female pattern hair loss (FPHL). Both groups showed significant increases in hair density (34.92 ± 8.39 hairs/cm² for the combination group and 31.21 ± 8.30 hairs/cm² for the minoxidil-only group) and significant reductions in hair pull test results. Patient satisfaction scores were similar, with 16.7% in the combination group and 28.6% in the minoxidil-only group reporting high satisfaction. No major side effects were observed. The study concluded that while the combination therapy is effective, it is not superior to minoxidil alone, though PRP may be beneficial for patients with compliance issues related to minoxidil.