December 2022 in “International journal of research publications” Herbal medicine might be a good alternative for treating hair loss.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and reduces hair loss in women, but more research needed.
December 2019 in “Case medical research” 7 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
January 2020 in “Estetologia Medyczna i Kosmetologia” Most ingredients in anti-hair loss products lack scientific proof of effectiveness.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” 5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively impact sexual function.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Nonsurgical treatments effective for hair loss in men and women.
4 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma combined with other treatments improves acne scars better than those treatments alone.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Genetic screening for NUDT15 polymorphisms is crucial for patients taking azathioprine, especially in Asians.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
3 citations,
March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Oral Janus kinase inhibitors may be an effective treatment option for lichen planopilaris with some risk of increased cholesterol and liver enzyme levels.
January 2018 in “Figshare” There might be a link between male pattern baldness and a higher risk of prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Placebo effects vary in hair loss trials, with split-scalp trials showing higher hair density after 6 months compared to whole-head trials.
February 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 4 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” About 11% of patients with secondary syphilis had Syphilitic Alopecia, which usually improved with treatment.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and microneedling all help with pattern hair loss, but their effectiveness varies.
March 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
August 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Cochrane Skin Group reviews are helpful for improving dermatology practices, but some lack enough evidence for clinical recommendations.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
54 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Tofacitinib is somewhat effective for alopecia areata, but more research is needed on its safety and long-term effects.
December 2023 in “Migration letters” Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
Fat stem cell treatment is safe and increases hair density for hair loss, but more research is needed.
8 citations,
November 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The article simplifies trichoscopy terms and offers a new diagnostic flowchart.