September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses a case of a woman with atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis who did not respond to multiple treatments and now uses a wig and tattooed eyebrows.
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a new topical solution, AB-102, containing a high concentration of a weak α1 agonist, significantly reduces hair shedding during brushing by up to 77% without causing cardiac or hemodynamic adverse events.
August 2017 in “Otolaryngology” Using a buffering solution and applying Platelet-Rich Plasma improves hair graft survival in hair restoration surgery.
April 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eyelashes are important for looks and eye protection, and more people are treating sparse eyelashes; more research is needed to understand eyelash biology and improve treatments.
January 2016 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study aims to develop three topical formulations of finasteride to reduce its side effects for treating androgenic alopecia.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses natural and botanical products examined for treating alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note growing research interest in these treatments.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.
July 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
November 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women lost hair after mesotherapy for hair loss, with one having permanent and the other temporary hair loss.
This study reports that topical 5% minoxidil solution significantly increased total hair counts and hair diameter in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks and was well tolerated.
December 2007 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that while the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair and daily shed hair counts in AGA patients, it did not show significant differences compared to placebo in other measures.
January 1953 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This study found that soaking raw skin in a saturated lime solution led to widespread cellular dissolution and tissue changes that facilitate dehairing after 4 to 7 days at -18°C.
This study highlights that hair and scalp camouflage techniques can enhance confidence and self-esteem in patients with hair loss disorders by reducing the visibility of scalp contrast, leading to a visual effect of denser hair coverage.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this systematic review, the authors found that hair loss in women causes significant psychological distress, with supportive interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy and cosmetic solutions helping to reduce anxiety, improve coping, and enhance quality of life.
April 2025 in “Health and Society” This paper reviews the development of treatments for androgenic alopecia by analyzing historical data and published methods, focusing on the evolution of techniques to address this common hair loss condition.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher symptom-related quality of life impairment than those with alopecia areata, with specific influences from age, disease duration, and severity.
August 2022 in “International journal of membrane science and technology” This study found that Finasteride may spontaneously diffuse into an SDS-based model cell membrane at a significant rate, with distinct behavior in polar and non-polar solutions.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that using gallate-containing formulations like EGCG or tannic acid increased the solubility and controlled release of finasteride in microspheres, enhancing its dermal penetration in pig skin by 10 to 50 times compared to a control.
January 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 60% of women who didn't respond to 5% minoxidil for hair loss showed significant improvement with a 15% minoxidil solution.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article involves an interview with dermatologist Rodney Sinclair and provides no new research findings.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews a case of impressive hair regrowth in a man with androgenetic alopecia using a combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin, but provides no clinical trial results; the authors call for informed consent before recommending this treatment.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews androgenetic alopecia in women, highlighting diagnosis criteria and noting that topical minoxidil is currently the only proven treatment for hair growth; it reports no clinical trial findings.
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that a 2% topical minoxidil solution significantly increased hair regrowth compared to placebo in women with androgenetic alopecia over 32 weeks.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% topical minoxidil solution was significantly more effective than placebo in promoting new hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” JAK inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma show promise for treating alopecia areata.