October 2020 in “El-Minia Medical Bulletin” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in both men and women.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)” Topical cetirizine helps treat male hair loss.
June 2020 in “Acta medica Philippina” Topical adenosine may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
June 2020 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Topical spironolactone works better than topical finasteride for hair loss.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” The study investigated whether combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil provided better treatment outcomes for androgenetic alopecia compared to using 5% minoxidil alone. Sixty patients aged 21-40 were divided into two groups: Group A received microneedling twice monthly followed by 5% minoxidil, while Group B used only 5% minoxidil. Results showed that Group A had significantly better improvement (p<0.05) than Group B. Common side effects included headache and erythema. The study concluded that microneedling with 5% minoxidil is a safe, simple, and cost-effective treatment, offering superior results compared to minoxidil alone.
March 2020 in “Case medical research” October 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
September 2019 in “Zagazig university medical journal” Minoxidil helps hair growth but has side effects.
Mesotherapy is more effective and preferred for female hair loss than topical minoxidil.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The systematic review by Lee et al. evaluated the efficacy and safety of topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in 256 subjects (24 female, 232 male) across seven studies, including five RCTs and two prospective trials. Results indicated that topical finasteride effectively reduced scalp DHT levels and promoted hair growth with minimal systemic side effects. The most effective regimen was identified as 100µL (0.2275mg) and 200µL (0.455mg) of 0.25% solution applied once daily. However, questions about its safety for women of childbearing potential, optimal combination with minoxidil, and preferred vehicle remain unanswered, necessitating further research and industry involvement.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Using 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling together can effectively treat Male Pattern Baldness with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
January 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 60% of women who didn't respond to 5% minoxidil for hair loss showed significant improvement with a 15% minoxidil solution.
August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research” Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
December 2014 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex increased hair count by 11.9% and improved hair growth in 48% of men with hair loss.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The combination of oral finasteride and dutasteride with topical minoxidil effectively promotes new hair growth in most people, with minimal side effects.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
January 2012 in “Sichuan Medical Journal” April 2004 in “Inpharma Weekly” Melatonin helps hair growth in women with hair loss issues.
November 1999 in “Reactions Weekly” September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical 5α-reductase inhibitor helps counteract hair loss and stabilize it.
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.
March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil therapy can help with hair regrowth, but results vary and some people are just happy to stop further hair loss.