research New Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia
Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research A Rare Case of Multiple Keratoacanthomas Treated with Oral Acitretin and Intralesional Methotrexate
A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
research Safety and Efficacy of a Topical Treatment (SM04554) for Androgenetic Alopecia: Results from a Phase 1 Trial
Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
research Vulvovaginal Involvement in Netherton Syndrome: A Case Report
Netherton syndrome can cause severe and chronic vulvovaginal symptoms that may improve with continuous oral contraceptives.
research Cutaneous Necrosis After Injection of Polyethylene Glycol–Modified Interferon Alfa
Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.
research Azathioprine: A Therapy to Be Considered in Alopecia Universalis
Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
research A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded, Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a 1550-nm Fractional Erbium-Glass Laser, Used in Combination with Topical 5% Minoxidil Versus 5% Minoxidil Alone, for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research Comparative Study to Evaluate Tolerability of Topical 5% Minoxidil Novel Formulation and Alcohol-Based Conventional Solutions in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Indian Men: Randomized Double-Blind Study
New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
research Minoxidil 1 mg Oral Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
research Diffuse Hypertrichosis During Treatment with 5% Topical Minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research Placebo-Controlled Dose-Effect Studies with Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5% in Male-Patterned Hair Loss Treated with Oral Finasteride Employing an Analytical and Exhaustive Study Protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Randomized Trial of Electrodynamic Microneedle Combined with 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution for the Treatment of Chinese Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.
research Selective Induction of Apoptosis in the Hamster Flank Sebaceous Gland Organ by a Topical Liposome 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Treatment Strategy for Acne
A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.
research Comparison of Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy With 5% Topical Minoxidil Spray in Treating Alopecia Areata: A Head-to-Head Assessment of Novel Approaches
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
research Comparative Study of Efficacy of Excimer Light Therapy vs. Intralesional Triamcinolone vs. Topical 5% Minoxidil for Alopecia Areata: An Observational Study
Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.
research HIV, Fungal, and Infectious Diseases
The document concludes that various treatments for skin conditions are effective, but some require further research, and certain factors like gender and lifestyle can influence disease outcomes.
research Roxithromycin Antagonizes Catagen Induction in Murine and Human Hair Follicles: Implication of Topical Roxithromycin as Hair Restoration Reagent
Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
research The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 2% Versus Topical Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5 Alpha Reductase in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss by Trichoscopy
Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
research Efficacy of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5 Mg Oral Biotin Versus Topical Minoxidil and Oral Biotin on Hair Growth in Men: Randomized, Crossover, Clinical Trial
Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.
research The Nominal Trial: Clinical Efficacy, Cosmetic Acceptability, and Local Tolerability of Topical 5% Minoxidil Lotion Without Propylene Glycol: A 6-Month, Multicentre, Real-Life, Prospective, Assessor-Blinded Study in 196 Subjects With Hair Loss
The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth
5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
research Opportunities for Topical Antimicrobial Therapy: Permeation of Canine Skin by Fusidic Acid
Fusidic acid can be an effective topical treatment for superficial bacterial infections in dogs.
research Topical Minoxidil Dose-Response Effect in Alopecia Areata
Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.
research A Comparative Study of Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma Plus Topical Minoxidil (5%) and Topical Minoxidil (5%) Alone in Androgenetic Alopecia
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
research Successful Therapy of Alopecia Universalis Using a Combination of Systemic Methotrexate and Corticosteroids and Topical 5% Minoxidil
A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
research Comparative Clinical Assessment of 5% Minoxidil Topical Application with Supplemental Intradermal Meso-Solution Administration for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Combining minoxidil with MS injections leads to better hair regrowth in men.
research Diffuse Face And Ear Hypertrichosis Caused By 5% Topical Minoxidil In An Adult Woman With Spontaneous Resolution
Facial hair growth from minoxidil stopped after she quit using it.
research Comparative Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Cetosomal Minoxidil and Topical 5% Alcohol-Based Minoxidil Solutions for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Indian Men
Cetosomal minoxidil is safer and as effective as alcohol-based minoxidil for male hair loss treatment.
research Comparison of Platelet-Rich Therapy Alone With Platelet-Rich Therapy Along With Daily Topical 5% Procapil Application for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial
Combining PRP with Procapil is more effective for hair loss treatment than PRP alone.
research The Rise of Transcutaneous Drug Delivery for the Management of Alopecia: A Review of Existing Literature and an Eye Towards the Future
Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.