4 citations,
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” AGA treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
May 1999 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
19 citations,
September 1999 in “Talanta” New method measures minoxidil concentration faster, more accurately, and automatically.
3 citations,
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.
30 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
33 citations,
January 2005 in “Dermatology” Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “BMJ Open” Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.
39 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
April 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up drug development, saves money, and has led to about a third of new drug approvals.
125 citations,
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53 citations,
May 1987 in “The Lancet” The document suggests a possible link between Crohn's disease and Johne's disease and calls for more research.
11 citations,
July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
25 citations,
November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.
40 citations,
May 1987 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
1 citations,
March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.
41 citations,
November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
1 citations,
December 2014 Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.
63 citations,
May 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
38 citations,
June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil rarely causes pericardial effusion, especially at low doses.
April 2014 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Mesotherapy with natural extracts and vitamins can improve hair loss and promote regrowth in most women.
11 citations,
August 1997 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
December 2023 in “Journal of family medicine and primary care” Many people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after COVID-19, especially women, those treated with antivirals, and those with a history of hair shedding.
72 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
3 citations,
May 2002 in “Therapeutische Umschau” The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
22 citations,
March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
15 citations,
October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.