research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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research Enhanced Insights Into Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Advancements in Pathogenesis Understanding and Management Strategies
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
research Minoxidil Use in Androgenic Alopecia
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.
research Advances in Knowledge of Androgens: How Intentional and Accidental Neurosteroid Changes Inform Us of Their Action and Role
Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.
research Genomic Markers and Personalized Medicine in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Hair Regrowth Following a Wnt- and Follistatin-Containing Treatment: Safety and Efficacy in a First-in-Man Phase 1 Clinical Trial
New treatment with Wnt proteins and growth factors safely increases hair thickness.
research Long-Term Dutasteride Therapy in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Alters Glucose and Lipid Profiles and Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction
Long-term use of dutasteride for enlarged prostate may worsen blood sugar, cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction.
research Persistent Sexual and Nonsexual Adverse Effects of Finasteride in Younger Men
Finasteride can cause sexual problems and depression in young men.
research Effects of Topical Application of Astragalus Membranaceus in Spontaneous Alopecia Mice Model
Astragalus membranaceus helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss symptoms.
research The Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex increased hair count by 11.9% and improved hair growth in 48% of men with hair loss.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men's Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
research Conventional and Novel Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Androgenic Alopecia
Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Common Dermatologic Conditions
The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.
research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Recommendations
Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
research Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features
The document concludes that more research is needed to find effective treatments for Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Assessing Finasteride-Associated Sexual Dysfunction Using the FAERS Database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research Finasteride, Not Tamsulosin, Increases Severity of Erectile Dysfunction and Decreases Testosterone Levels in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride worsens erectile dysfunction and lowers testosterone in men with enlarged prostates, unlike tamsulosin.
research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Androgen Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Flutamide improves female hair loss when other treatments fail, but may cause liver toxicity.
research A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study of a Topical Active Blend in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Redenyl lotion effectively promotes hair growth and improves quality of life for androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatments
Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
research Efficacy of Intralesional and Oral Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
Oral dutasteride works better for hair loss, but has more sexual side effects; intralesional dutasteride is a possible alternative.
research Infertility and Teratogenicity After Paternal Exposure to Systemic Dermatologic Medications: A Systematic Review
Some skin medications can harm male fertility, but they don't seem to cause birth defects from father's exposure.
research Antioxidant and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Momordica Charantia Extract, and Development and Characterization of Microemulsion
Bitter melon extract may help prevent hair loss and can be used in cosmetic products.
research Response to Effectiveness of Dutasteride in a Large Series of Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice
The authors suggest that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, like dutasteride, are effective in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia and should be the first-line treatment, with other options for severe cases. They also recommend further research on Janus kinase inhibitors.
research Advances in Microneedles Research Based on Promoting Hair Regrowth
Microneedles could be a better and easier way to regrow hair.
research Topical Valproic Acid Increases Hair Count in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Comparative, Clinical Feasibility Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Virtual Insights into Natural Compounds as Potential 5α-Reductase Type II Inhibitors: A Structure-Based Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men: A Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
research The Impact of Monotherapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis Study
"Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."