42 citations,
March 2006 in “Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies” The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
82 citations,
January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.
33 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
14 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
159 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
46 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss, but there's no agreed best treatment.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
22 citations,
November 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
11 citations,
January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
10 citations,
January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The conclusion is that more research is needed to better understand and treat adult acne, and that patient education and simple treatment plans are important for better results.
18 citations,
June 2010 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
5 citations,
January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Many adult women suffer from persistent or late-onset acne, and while various treatments exist, finding the right one can be challenging.
4 citations,
October 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “The international journal of lower extremity wounds/International journal of lower extremity wounds” Effective wound healing after HS treatments can be achieved with various methods like moist dressings and skin grafting.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
38 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
55 citations,
February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.