research Selections from Current Literature: Androgenetic Alopecia - The Science Behind a New Oral Treatment
New oral treatment, finasteride, effectively and safely treats common hair loss.
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research Network-Based Drug Repositioning: Approaches, Resources, and Research Directions
The document concludes that computational methods using networks and various data can improve the process of finding new uses for existing drugs.
research Quantitative Assessment of 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness
The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
research In Vivo Hair Growth-Promoting Efficacies of Herbal Extracts and Their Cubosomal Suspensions
Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
research Generalized Hypertrichosis After Treatment With Topical Minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Psychosocial Aspects of Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
research The Psychosocial Consequences of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Research Literature
Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.
research Reversal of Baldness in Patient Receiving Minoxidil for Hypertension
Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
research The Therapeutic Use of Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
research Minoxidil Opens Mitochondrial KATP Channels and Confers Cardioprotection
Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
research Investigating Drug-Induced Alopecia
Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.
research Liposomes And Niosomes As Potential Carriers For Dermal Delivery Of Minoxidil
Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
research Minoxidil and the Treatment of Severe Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
research The State-of-the-Art in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of New Therapies and Treatment Algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
research Procyanidin B-3, Isolated from Barley and Identified as a Hair-Growth Stimulant, Has the Potential to Counteract Inhibitory Regulation by TGF-β1
Barley extract, specifically procyanidin B-3, can promote hair growth and counteract growth inhibition.
research Comprehension Testing for Over-the-Counter Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Surgical Approaches to Hair Restoration
Experts suggest various surgical methods for hair restoration, including scalp reduction, transplantation using minigrafts, and establishing a permanent frontal hairline with follicular units. The drug finasteride may also be used alongside these procedures.
research Diabetes and Skin: A Review
Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Is Topical Minoxidil Solution Effective on Androgenetic Alopecia in Routine Daily Practice?
Minoxidil solution had low effect, causing 99% to stop using it.
research Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
research Follicular and Percutaneous Penetration Pathways of Topically Applied Minoxidil Foam
Minoxidil foam enters hair follicles and skin for hair growth.
research The Shifting Preferences of Patients and Physicians in Nonsurgical Hair Loss Treatment
Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
research Uncovering Shortcomings in Advertising Strategies for Over-The-Counter Minoxidil Products on Amazon
Most minoxidil products on Amazon don't provide safety or side effect information.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss
research Comparison of a New 5% Minoxidil Foam and Rogaine in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Chinese Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III, Equivalence Trial
The new 5% minoxidil foam is as effective and safe as Rogaine® for treating hair loss in Chinese men.
research Medical Therapy for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
research Guest Editorial: The Maturation of Hair Loss and Restoration Field
The editorial concludes that the field of hair loss treatment has become more scientific and that effective treatments are important for self-esteem and job prospects.
research Pilot Study of 15 Patients Receiving a New Treatment Regimen for Androgenic Alopecia: The Effects of Atopy on AGA
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.