January 2009 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma is safe and can potentially help treat scarring hair loss.
238 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
183 citations,
March 1982 in “JAMA” Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.
165 citations,
August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
140 citations,
February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” RNAi-based biopesticides could be safe and effective for pest control with careful development and risk assessment.
81 citations,
August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
72 citations,
November 2015 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Teriflunomide is safe and tolerable for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, with manageable side effects.
69 citations,
April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
66 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
66 citations,
December 2018 in “Dermatology” Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.
62 citations,
July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
49 citations,
April 2015 in “Emerging Infectious Diseases” Artesunate is generally safe for severe malaria, but patients should be monitored for delayed anemia after treatment.
45 citations,
June 2004 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.
45 citations,
March 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Testosterone therapy is generally safe for transmen, improves sexual function, and has manageable health risks with proper monitoring.
42 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
39 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
36 citations,
May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
34 citations,
February 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Bimatoprost is safe and effective for improving eyebrow hair.
33 citations,
January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
33 citations,
September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
33 citations,
September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
30 citations,
May 1999 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Procyanidin B-2 is safe to use on skin as a hair growth product.
30 citations,
August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost is safe but not effective for severe eyelash loss from alopecia areata, possibly helping those with less loss.
29 citations,
January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
27 citations,
September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” Astaxanthin is a safe antioxidant that may improve heart, skin, eye health, and physical performance, and help manage chronic diseases.
26 citations,
February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
23 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
20 citations,
February 2013 in “Nutrition” Selenium-enriched green tea might be a safe prebiotic for gut health.