January 2023 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining intradermotherapy with microneedling and a topical solution reduces hair loss more effectively than intradermotherapy alone.
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.
August 2014 in “Journal of drug discovery and therapeutics” Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can help regrow hair in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2004 in “Medicine Today” Topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in over 50% of men and women.
January 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The combination of oral finasteride and topical 5% minoxidil effectively treats androgenic alopecia, especially after 3 months.
July 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Finasteride niosomes were developed and found to be effective in treating hair loss, with better results than commercial minoxidil, and could be a promising topical treatment for hair loss.
229 citations,
August 2002 in “Experimental Gerontology” AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.
123 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
100 citations,
April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
54 citations,
February 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in women may have causes other than hormones.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
24 citations,
February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
10 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Chitosan-decorated finasteride nanosystems improve skin retention and could be a better treatment for hair loss.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Case Reports” Hair loss, known as androgenic alopecia, can start in teenage years and may not always be hormone-related. It's important to do extra tests in young cases and remember it can greatly affect a teenager's mental health.
6 citations,
July 2018 in “PubMed” The treatment is safe and very effective for hair growth in Asian men with minimal side effects.
5 citations,
May 1994 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
3 citations,
July 2018 in “JAAPA” Some birth control pills can cause hair loss, and switching to ones with less androgen should help.
3 citations,
March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Using both minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma therapy together is more effective for hair growth in women than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review finds no permanent solution for female hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Cimetidine cream shows potential for treating warts and female-pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Cureus” Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Revista Contemporânea” Combining two treatments for hair loss works better than using just one.
June 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Common baldness is a hereditary condition that can be treated with medications or surgery to prevent progression and improve self-esteem.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Long-term use of high-dose topical minoxidil can cause thickened, ridged scalp.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Pediatric androgenetic alopecia is linked to obesity, family history, hormonal imbalances, and requires personalized treatment including managing comorbidities.
Micro-needling with growth factors and minoxidil improved hair growth in a balding man.