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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch The efficacy and safety of dutasteride compared with finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis reported that dutasteride was more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and improving visual hair appearance in men with androgenetic alopecia over a 24-week period, while both drugs had similar rates of sexual dysfunction side effects.
research How does topical minoxidil compare with placebo for treating female pattern hair loss?
research Squalene-Containing Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Promote Percutaneous Absorption and Hair Follicle Targeting of Diphencyprone for Treating Alopecia Areata
This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with more soybean phosphatidylcholine provided better skin retention and follicular targeting for diphencyprone compared to other formulations and controls.
research Topical eflornithine hydrochloride improves the effectiveness of standard laser hair removal for treating pseudofolliculitis barbae: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
This study found that adding topical eflornithine to hair laser treatment significantly reduced hair counts and inflammatory papules more effectively than laser therapy alone in treating pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research A pilot split-scalp study of combined fractional radiofrequency microneedling and 5% topical minoxidil in treating male pattern hair loss
This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treating Androgenic Alopecia
In this study, researchers found that homologous PRP (h-PRP) significantly increased hair density more than both nonactivated (n-PRP) and activated (a-PRP) autologous PRP in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting h-PRP as a potentially more effective treatment option for hair loss.
research Dual-continuous microneedle patch integrating transdermal delivery of pH-sensitive licorzinc MOFs and Zn2+ hydrogel sensors for treating alopecia areata
A new microneedle patch effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
research Randomized trial of electrodynamic microneedling combined with 5% minoxidil topical solution for treating androgenetic alopecia in Chinese males and molecular mechanistic study of the involvement of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
This study found that combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil improved hair growth in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia, possibly through activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
research FASCE, the benefit of spironolactone for treating acne in women: study protocol for a randomized double-blind trial
This study aims to conduct the first double-blind randomized trial comparing spironolactone and doxycycline for female acne treatment, with the goal of establishing spironolactone as a potentially superior alternative, especially given concerns about antibiotic resistance.
research Growing evidence of the beneficial effects of a marine protein-based dietary supplement for treating hair loss
This review of clinical data found that an oral marine supplement increased hair growth and thickness while reducing hair loss in women and men with thinning hair, suggesting it is a safe and effective treatment.
research Clinical Efficacy of Composite Autologous Chylated Fat and Concentrated Growth Factors for Treating Postinjection Alopecia After Facial Fillers: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study
Using combined fat and growth factors can effectively treat hair loss after facial fillers.
research Data mining on varieties, therapeutic uses and medicinal characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine preparations for treating hair loss
This review discusses the extensive variety of traditional Chinese medicine preparations used for treating hair loss, primarily consisting of botanical materials, but reports no new clinical results.
research ENHANCEMENT OF FOLLICULAR DELIVERY OF FINASTERIDE IN NIOSOMALAND PRONIOSOMAL GEL FORM FOR TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
This study found that a proniosomal gel formulation of finasteride increased anagen hair count in male volunteers with androgenic alopecia by 42.85% compared to the control group.
research EGCG-Biotin-Pal-GHK composition modulates TGF-β and BMP pathways in scalp microenvironment for treating stress-induced alopecia
research Melatonin Promotes Human Hair Follicle Stem Cell Proliferation by Suppressing 5-AR: Implications for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia
This study found that silencing SRD5A2 and applying melatonin significantly boosted proliferation and migration of human hair follicle stem cells without causing differentiation, while increasing MT1 expression and reducing 5-alpha-reductase levels.
research Quality of life and patient-reported side effects of low-dose oral minoxidil in treating female pattern hair loss.
This study found that among women with female pattern hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair loss severity and quality of life scores despite 71.6% experiencing mild to moderate unwanted hair growth, which most patients did not consider a reason to discontinue treatment.
research Efficacy of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Combined With Cryotherapy Compared to Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Alone in Treating Limited Patchy Alopecia Areata of the Scalp and Face: A Prospective, Randomized, Within‐Subject Controlled Trial
In this study, researchers found that combining cryotherapy with triamcinolone injections is equally effective as triamcinolone alone for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp and face, with no significant difference in outcomes between the two methods.
research Quality of life and patient-reported side effects of low-dose oral minoxidil in treating female pattern hair loss
In this study, women with female pattern hair loss using low-dose oral minoxidil reported significant improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life, with most experiencing mild or moderate unwanted hair growth but continuing treatment regardless.
research Quality of life and patient-reported side effects of low-dose oral minoxidil in treating female pattern hair loss
This study found that women with female pattern hair loss experienced improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life from low-dose oral minoxidil use, despite a common side effect of unwanted hair growth, which most did not consider a reason to stop treatment.
research The Effectiveness of Topical Keratolytics (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Beta Hydroxy Acids/Urea) in Treating Keratosis Pilaris: A Review of the Literature
This article discusses topical keratolytic therapy for keratosis pilaris, highlighting potential benefits while noting limitations in the current evidence base, and reports no clinical results.
research Comparing Single Spin versus Double Spin Techniques of Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation in Treating Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Study
This study found that both single spin and double spin techniques of PRP preparation significantly improved hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, with no statistical difference between the methods.
research Comparison of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil in treating patients with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review of clinical trials
This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma is nearly as effective as topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, with PRP improving hair density and minoxidil boosting terminal hair count.
research Exploring the Efficacy and Potential Mechanisms of Topical Periplaneta americana (L.) Extract in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in a Mouse Model: A Systems Pharmacology and Skin Microbiome Analysis
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
research Nanostructured lipid carriers promote percutaneous absorption and hair follicle targeting of tofacitinib for treating alopecia areata
In this study, researchers developed topical tofacitinib-loaded cationic lipid nanoparticles, which improved absorption and targeted hair follicles in an ex vivo pig ear model, showing promise in treating alopecia areata by reducing symptoms through the JAK/STAT pathway.
research Comparison of Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy With 5% Topical Minoxidil Spray in Treating Alopecia Areata: A Head-to-Head Assessment of Novel Approaches
This study concluded that monthly intralesional autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly decreased alopecia areata severity over four months compared to daily 5% topical minoxidil therapy.
research Remodel the perifollicular microenvironment via Minoxidil-loaded microneedle patch and cold atmospheric plasma for treating androgenetic alopecia
This study on androgenetic alopecia in mice introduced a novel therapy combining microneedle patches and cold atmospheric plasma to enhance minoxidil delivery, leading to improved hair regeneration by boosting vascular growth and reshaping the hair follicle microenvironment.
research Response to Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treating Androgenic Alopecia
Both types of Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments work well for hair loss.
research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treating Androgenic Alopecia
Both types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments work well for hair loss.
research COVID-19: How Effective Are the Repurposed Drugs and Novel Agents in Treating the Infection?
This review paper discusses the effectiveness of repurposed drugs and potential novel therapies for treating COVID-19, highlighting remdesivir as the only FDA-approved medication and listing others with Emergency Use Authorization.