January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This review discusses alopecia, its pathophysiology, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, and related quality of life issues, without reporting new clinical results.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study describes the development of an herbal hair oil using thirteen ingredients to address various hair problems like baldness, dandruff, and hair damage, although the abstract does not report results or evaluate efficacy.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in the understanding of follicular melanogenesis and its pathological changes, particularly how these changes are associated with specific disease phenotypes, but it reports no new results.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study assessed Ageratum conyzoides gel's efficacy in reducing hair loss and improving quality of life in adults with pattern baldness, finding that it decreased temporal recession and improved hair-related distress scores, with a significant reduction in 5α-reductase expression and PGD2 release in vitro.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for androgenetic alopecia and may be effective for some alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia cases, but more robust trials are needed.
June 2018 in “International journal of trend in scientific research and development” This review discusses the formulations, mechanisms, and physiological aspects of hair cosmetics and types, but reports no new results, suggesting a foundation for future hair research.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that nonshaven follicular unit extraction is an effective method for pubic hair restoration in women with pubic atrichosis or hypotrichosis, based on high satisfaction scores from both patients and the surgeon.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair health is influenced by genetics, aging, and environmental factors, with proper care needed to maintain it.
December 2014 in “Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicological Studies” This study found that applying pet ether extract of Brassica oleracea to rats' skin promoted earlier and longer anagen phases in hair growth, outperforming 1% minoxidil.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, the authors reviewed various herbal ingredients used in hair care products and found that components like aloe vera, hibiscus, amla, and fenugreek have traditional and scientifically validated benefits for addressing hair issues such as hair loss, dandruff, and damage.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews the reported sexual and psychological side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the need for further clinical studies.
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” In this study, transgender adolescents treated with testosterone for a median of 12 months experienced effective virilization, including voice deepening and increased hair growth, but also showed decreased HDL cholesterol and BMD z-scores, and increased hematocrit, with no short-term safety issues reported.
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July 2015 in “Pharmacotherapy” This study found that low-dose finasteride use in young men was associated with higher reporting of persistent sexual dysfunction, with some cases linked to suicidal ideation.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride helped maintain hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia after initial oral finasteride treatment.
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the negative health impacts of testosterone deficiency and the potential adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing the need for patient-physician discussions regarding these treatments.
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January 2006 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This report describes anatomical guidelines for pubic hair restoration using follicular micrografts, suggesting that the procedure can achieve very natural results.
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October 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” This review discusses sexual side effects in men with androgenic alopecia treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” MC4R gene variants not linked to female hair loss.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that dutasteride use is associated with increased reports of sexual dysfunction, based on data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System.
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January 2015 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” This article discusses the role of testosterone in the formation of male characteristics, muscle and bone development, and its impact on skin and hair, but provides no new clinical results.
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February 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a woman's pubic hair, improving her appearance and satisfaction.
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February 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this article, Irwig reported that sexual side effects of finasteride persist in 96% of patients even after stopping the medication, raising concerns about potential permanence.
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January 2009 in “Drug delivery system” This article provides a detailed review of minoxidil's pharmacological effects for treating androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
This study analyzed Neo-Assyrian medical texts from the first millennium BCE, revealing that treatments for women's hair, such as amulet use for hair thinning and loss, were categorized separately from women's reproductive health and generally included alongside men's remedies.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research Archive” This study found that a herbal hair oil prepared using raw herbs in coconut oil may effectively address dandruff and hair fall, attributed to its components like saponins and antioxidants that enhance hair health.
May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, researchers found no evidence of hemodynamic alterations associated with erectile dysfunction in men self-diagnosed with post-finasteride syndrome following the use of finasteride for hair loss.
December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study found that serum levels of NF-L and GFAP decreased but tau protein levels did not change in anorexia nervosa patients after short-term partial weight restoration.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” This review discusses concerns about persistent side effects of finasteride, such as sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation, urging the medical community to recognize and address these issues.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and dutasteride increase sexual dysfunction reports.
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgens and androgen receptors in skin disorders, particularly androgenetic alopecia, and reports no new clinical results; it highlights potential areas for future treatment development.