5 citations,
July 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Adding collagenase to trypsin improves cell yield and repigmentation in vitiligo treatment.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels might be linked to more severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand if vitamin D can help treat it.
5 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
5 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
5 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of nutrition & food sciences” The supplement improved hair, skin, and nails appearance and had long-term benefits.
5 citations,
January 2004 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) have lower hair density and more single-hair units compared to those with normal scalps.
5 citations,
August 1987 in “Andrology” Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.
Dutasteride can stabilize hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but its safety in women is unclear, so use it with caution.
4 citations,
March 2021 in “Le infezioni in medicina” Men with hair loss are more likely to experience moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.
4 citations,
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical finasteride with minoxidil is effective for treating hair loss and may reduce the need for oral finasteride.
4 citations,
July 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher epinephrine concentration and specific injection sites increase scalp vasoconstriction time.
4 citations,
December 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% works as well as the combination treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
4 citations,
February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
4 citations,
November 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair length and thickness are related, with thickness peaking at about a quarter of the hair's maximum length.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “JAAD international” Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botox can effectively treat hair loss with some side effects and high cost, while LC hair serum also shows great results with fewer side effects.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
3 citations,
September 2019 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride may not affect gynecomastia recurrence after mastectomy.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The lotion with N1-methylspermidine and Sandalore® effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
3 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment helps hair regrowth in people with mild Alopecia Areata, improving their quality of life with minimal side effects.
3 citations,
April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
3 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science” Acupuncture is more effective than medication for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations,
May 2003 in “BJUI” Doxazosin alone or combined with finasteride improves prostate symptoms better than finasteride alone, without extra benefits.
3 citations,
June 1999 in “The Prostate” Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
3 citations,
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Laser laparoscopy effectively reduces pelvic pain in women with mild to moderate endometriosis and is safe to use.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Activated and non-activated PRP are equally safe and effective for treating alopecia areata.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
2 citations,
May 2019 in “PubMed” Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.