13 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.
8 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
7 citations,
December 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical therapies show promise for hair loss and acne treatment with minimal side effects.
6 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.
6 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can improve hair density in people with androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to find out who it works best for.
5 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
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.
2 citations,
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1 citations,
March 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Various treatments help hair growth, but more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
1 citations,
November 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” AGA is a common hair loss affecting both genders, treated with various therapies to promote regrowth and slow thinning.
180 citations,
November 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
145 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
142 citations,
August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
82 citations,
March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.
46 citations,
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Phototrichogram helps assess hair loss severity.
18 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
41 citations,
December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists can detect smaller hair density changes than previously thought.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The refined wash test is a reliable way to measure daily hair loss and can tell the difference between different types of hair loss.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Imaging” An intelligent system can classify hair follicles and measure hair loss severity with reasonable accuracy.
151 citations,
May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.