4 citations
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, researchers found that cow placenta extract lotion was as effective as topical minoxidil 2% in increasing hair count for women with androgenetic alopecia over six months, though the mean increases in hair count were similar for both treatments.
April 2018 in “International journal of nanotechnology and nanomedicine” In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that low-level laser therapy significantly improved the healing rate and reduced the area of pressure ulcers in patients compared to placebo, suggesting its effectiveness in managing ulcers resistant to conventional treatments.
January 2015 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” This study found no significant difference in anagen rate improvement between the CYP-based dietary supplement and placebo in women over 60 with telogen effluvium, possibly due to variable patient inclusion related to hair growth seasonality.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” This phase 1 study reported that after administering supratherapeutic doses of cortexolone 17α‐propionate, a topical antiandrogen intended for hair loss treatment, there was no effect on the QTc interval, indicating no measurable cardiac safety concerns in the concentration range tested.
January 2013 in “International journal of contemporary surgery” This study found that combining cyproterone acetate with topical eflornithine was a safe and effective treatment for facial hirsutism in women.
4 citations
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February 2009 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” In this study, a 300 mcg daily testosterone patch significantly increased satisfying sexual episodes and sexual desire in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder not receiving estrogen, compared to placebo.
25 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” This study found that allogeneic platelet gel significantly improved healing in non-healing chronic lower leg ulcers compared to hydrogel treatment.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The researchers reported that combining stromal vascular fraction (SVF) with fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly improved burn scar outcomes and patient satisfaction compared to using the laser alone.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections improved hair density, quality, and thickness in males with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo, with reported high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
January 2019 in “Actas urológicas españolas” Using mirabegron and solifenacin together is safe and more effective for treating overactive bladder than using either drug alone.
164 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections may improve hair density and reduce hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects, but further research is needed to confirm efficacy.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “International clinical psychopharmacology” This study found that in a 10-week trial, inositol did not significantly reduce trichotillomania symptoms compared to placebo, although 42.1% of inositol-treated patients felt 'much or very much improved' at the study's end.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this randomized trial, lupus patients taking daily 200 μg selenium supplements for eight weeks showed significant improvements in metabolic markers like CRP, ESR, MDA, and GPX, as well as reduced clinical symptoms such as arthritis and alopecia, compared to those receiving a placebo.
3 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.
87 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma did not significantly improve hair mass index or hair count in women with female androgenetic alopecia, though some patients perceived benefits in hair quality.
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March 1999 in “Urology” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced symptom severity scores in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome, though its effect on pain was not significant.
49 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this phase I study, partial hair regrowth was observed in patients with alopecia universalis using topical JAK inhibitors, though more research is needed to confirm potential as a treatment alternative to clobetasol.
57 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair count, density, and the percentage of anagen hairs in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but these improvements did not correlate with platelet or growth factor levels.
18 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of International Medical Research” In this study, a marine protein-based agent improved hair growth in subjects with various types of hair loss over a 12-month period, with good tolerability and no reported side effects.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter provides no study results about minoxidil 3% lotion for beard enhancement but instead shares author and affiliation details for the published research.
This study found that Nourkrin significantly improved hair growth in individuals with hair loss and was well-tolerated, suggesting it may be a viable alternative to pharmacotherapy for androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical treatment SM04554 safely promotes hair growth in male baldness.
December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” This study found that adding 7% chamomile extract to 5% minoxidil solution reduced cutaneous side effects like itching, scaling, and erythema in men with androgenic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” This study found that a topical solution of caffeine and minoxidil 2.5% was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil 2.5% alone.
23 citations
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June 1993 in “PubMed” This study found that a vitamin B-group and L-cystine combination therapy improved hair quality and growth in women with diffuse effluvia, with one formulation showing greater efficacy than another and both performing better than placebo.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the sharp scissor technique in hair transplant surgery resulted in a lower hair transection rate without significantly increasing operation time compared to tissue spreader and skin hooks techniques.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” The lotion CG428 did not show effectiveness in treating permanent hair loss in breast cancer survivors.
This study concluded that 5% minoxidil foam or solution applied twice daily is effective and safe for treating male androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “JAMA dermatology” In this randomized clinical trial, oral minoxidil was not superior to topical minoxidil in increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, though photographic analysis suggested oral minoxidil may work better on the vertex area of the scalp.