June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.
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.
20 citations,
January 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg/day for five years effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness, and is safe for long-term use.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Personalized treatment plans combining natural and synthetic approaches are important for managing alopecia effectively.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 3 citations,
January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
June 2023 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” New treatments for male pattern hair loss look promising, but established treatments are still the main option.
July 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” New treatment with Wnt proteins and growth factors safely increases hair thickness.
January 2023 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing hair loss in children.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
10 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The lotion with equol, dihomo-γ-linolenic acid, and propionyl-l-carnitine was effective in reducing hair loss in men and women.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” New treatments for common hair loss are needed.
8 citations,
December 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” 4 citations,
January 2016 in “PubMed” The best way to treat androgenetic alopecia, a common type of hair loss, is through early intervention and a comprehensive approach, but some supplements may reduce the effectiveness of medical treatments.
May 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rosemary oil may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “PubMed” The lncRNA LOXL1-AS1 may help diagnose and treat androgenic alopecia.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Adding finasteride to minoxidil solution for hair loss treatment didn't show extra benefits, just increased cost and fear of side effects.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective in increasing hair diameter than minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “PubMed” Using finasteride 0.5% solution with laser therapy significantly reduces unwanted facial hair in women.
12 citations,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Iron oxide nanoparticles improve skin penetration and drug release for hair loss treatment.
151 citations,
May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.