research Alopecia Areata: Burden of Disease, Approach to Treatment, and Current Unmet Needs
Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
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research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment, and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research From Eye Care to Hair Growth: Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost helps with hair growth and eye conditions but can be costly and have side effects.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Two Clinically Similar Conditions
Some people experience lasting sexual, psychological, and sleep problems after using finasteride or SSRI antidepressants, possibly due to similar underlying causes.
research 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Use in Prostatic Disease and Beyond
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
research 28-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Scalp After Isotretinoin and Oral Contraceptives
Some hair loss from medication may reverse after stopping the drug, but treatment options are limited and ongoing research is needed.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss, especially in women, with side effects stopping after use ends.
research An Open-Label Phase II Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Etanercept for the Therapy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
research Activity And Safety Tests Study Of Ethanolic Extract Of Hibiscus Leaves (Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis L.) Hair Tonic In Hair Growth Of Male Rabbits
The 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic promotes better hair growth than 2% minoxidil but can irritate eyes.
research Stem-Cell Clinics in the UK: A Web-Based Study
UK stem-cell clinics often mislead about treatment safety and effectiveness, needing better regulation.
research News in Brief
Japanese researchers created new hair follicles from human cells that grew hair when put into mice, and other findings showed a link between eye disease severity and corneal thickness, gene mutations affecting hearing and touch, and the safety of the shingles vaccine for adults over 50.
research Efficacy of Intralesional and Oral Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
research Oral Isotretinoin for Acne
Oral isotretinoin may slightly improve acne but increases the risk of side effects like dry lips and skin; more research is needed to understand its full risks and benefits.
research The Relative Efficacy of Monotherapy With Janus Kinase Inhibitors, Dupilumab and Apremilast in Adults With Alopecia Areata: Network Meta-Analyses of Clinical Trials
JAK inhibitors are more effective and safer for treating alopecia areata than dupilumab and apremilast.
research Drug Safety Evaluation of Exemestane
Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
research Exploring the Combination and Modular Characteristics of Herbs for Alopecia Treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Association Rule Mining and Network Analysis Study
Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research Changes in Hair Weight in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Treatment with Finasteride (1 mg Daily): Three- and Four-Year Results
Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss, with best results after four years.
research A Novel Finasteride 0.25% Topical Solution for Androgenetic Alopecia: Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Plasma Androgen Levels in Healthy Male Volunteers
New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
research Antagonism of NMDA Receptors as a Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Optimization of Menthol-Loaded Nanocapsules for Skin Application Using the Response Surface Methodology
Researchers created better skin-application menthol capsules that are stable, safe, and penetrate the skin quickly.
research Effect of Rind-Based Dosimetric Techniques for Scalp Dose Reduction in Brain Irradiation
Rind-based techniques can lower scalp radiation dose and reduce hair loss in brain cancer treatment.
research Utilizing Electromagnetic Radiation for Hair Growth
Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.
research Staphylococcus Epidermidis Cicaria, a Novel Strain Derived From the Human Microbiome, and Its Efficacy as a Treatment for Hair Loss
A new strain of bacteria from the human skin can help prevent hair loss.
research Mesotherapy vs PRP: Hair Loss
PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female
2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.
research Recent Advances in Microneedle Composites for Biomedical Applications: Advanced Drug Delivery Technologies
Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.
research Cumulative Index
The document provides a comprehensive index of medical and surgical topics, including hair removal, hair restoration, and various treatments for injuries and conditions.
research Using Hair Growth Activity, Physical Stability, and Safety Tests to Study Hair Tonics Containing Ethanol Extract of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra Linn.)
Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.