12 citations,
September 2015 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil significantly increases hair growth in androgenetic alopecia but only some patients see cosmetically acceptable results.
9 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Method measures latanoprost and minoxidil in skin accurately and precisely.
Both 5% minoxidil solution and milky lotion effectively and safely treat male hair loss, with the lotion being a good alternative for those sensitive to certain ingredients.
January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
59 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
52 citations,
November 2013 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Chitosan-decorated polymersomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
January 2021 in “Medical research archives” The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
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.
8 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
117 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
14 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Adding low-level light therapy to minoxidil improves hair growth and patient satisfaction.
36 citations,
February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair gets thinner, grayer, and changes texture with age due to genetics, environment, and cellular changes, affecting the growth cycle.
19 citations,
September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
124 citations,
July 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “Prescriber” Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.
11 citations,
December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” Natural herbal compounds might treat certain medical conditions by reducing DHT levels, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
23 citations,
October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
August 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new treatment using hybrid vesicles with gold nanoparticles and finasteride significantly improves hair regrowth for androgenetic alopecia.
60 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
50 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.
165 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.