2 citations
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses advancements in managing male androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing long-term restoration techniques like follicular unit grafting combined with medical treatments, and reports no new experimental findings.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note that no therapeutic options tested, including corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil, have shown clear benefits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article highlights that fractionated laser therapy is gaining attention as a minimally invasive and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, offering a potential solution to traditional treatments' limitations.
November 2000 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article discusses advancements expected in treatments for hair loss and unwanted hair, including hormonal modulation and improved laser hair removal, but reports no new clinical findings.
This pilot study found that a novel regimen including NuH Hair led to significant hair growth in male patients with androgenic alopecia, regardless of atopy status, with quicker results when additional treatment components were used.
24 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses ethosomes as lipid carriers that enhance drug penetration into deep skin layers and underscores the need for advanced research on their pharmaceutical applications, but it reports no clinical outcomes.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” This review of female androgenetic alopecia treatments reports limited therapeutic options due to unclear pathogenesis, with minoxidil as the only FDA-approved treatment and adjuvant therapies under investigation.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the potential of using SULT1A1 expression in the scalp as a biomarker to predict response to minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
January 2015 in “Вестник дерматологии и венерологии” Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are effective for hair loss, but there's no agreed best treatment.
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with various methods like minoxidil, anti-androgen treatments, and light therapy, but early intervention and realistic expectations are crucial.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata with finasteride and minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, 70% of female androgenetic alopecia patients who did not respond to standard minoxidil experienced clinical improvement after switching to a propylene glycol-free, witch hazel-based 5% minoxidil sulfate solution, with the treatment also being well-tolerated.
January 2009 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” This article reviews the causes and clinical patterns of androgenetic alopecia in women and identifies systemic antiandrogens, estrogens, and topical 2% minoxidil solution as the only effective treatments.
9 citations
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July 2014 in “PubMed” This review examines the scientific evidence behind alternative treatments for female pattern hair loss and androgenetic alopecia, such as biotin, caffeine, and melatonin, but provides no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of anti-hormonal therapies for female androgenetic alopecia and notes that while some treatments show promise, larger controlled studies are needed to define their roles and effectiveness.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This review summarizes existing knowledge on diffuse and patterned alopecia, emphasizing recent advancements in treatment beyond FDA-approved options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses dermatologists' expert opinions on choosing effective and safe treatments for managing androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments lack a standard treatment plan and sufficient patient satisfaction data.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
23 citations
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report discusses a 32-year-old man's treatment for advanced androgenetic alopecia using a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but no clinical outcomes are detailed.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
14 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study validated the differential stripping technique on hairless rat skin and found that the P-08–016 formulation delivered more finasteride to the epidermis and appendages compared to P-10–008.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the pharmacology and safety of topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting positive results but reporting no new clinical findings.
123 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
52 citations
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November 2013 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study examined different polymersome systems for topical finasteride delivery and found that chitosan-decorated C7 polymersomes may enhance skin retention and provide controlled drug release compared to non-decorated systems in laboratory settings.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” This study found that a lipid nanoemulsion-based gel of finasteride for topical use improved hair growth and was effective against alopecia, with slow skin permeation and increased efficacy compared to a testosterone-treated group.
6 citations
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November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical fulvestrant did not significantly improve hair growth parameters in men and postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia, unlike minoxidil, which was more effective in men.