August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 1% topical cetirizine may help treat hair loss but is less effective than minoxidil.
April 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Topical minoxidil 5% effectively improves hair density and width in men with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The finasteride nanogel could be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.
October 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in both men and women.
June 2020 in “Acta medica Philippina” Topical adenosine may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil works better for hair loss than using 5% minoxidil alone.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
January 2012 in “Sichuan Medical Journal” 2% minoxidil effectively increases hair count in women with androgenetic alopecia without severe side effects.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
June 1990 in “Inpharma Weekly” Keep using minoxidil for hair loss, as it works better long-term.
March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil may not improve the appearance of balding men, according to a letter in this document.
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March 1988 in “PubMed” 1 citations,
May 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” 14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
10 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
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September 1991 in “PubMed” 5 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
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January 2014 The emulgel formulation F6 released more Minoxidil than the gel formulation F1.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Applying valproic acid on the scalp increased hair growth in men with hair loss.
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January 2010 Mesotherapy is more effective than topical spray for female hair loss treatment.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
The new dutasteride gel improves hair growth for treating baldness.
January 1989 in “Springer eBooks” 43 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.