June 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medicine” PRP therapy significantly improves hair thickness and density in male pattern baldness.
17 citations,
January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.
13 citations,
October 2010 in “Seizure” Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A protein called EGFR protects hair follicle stem cells, and when it's disrupted, hair follicles can be damaged, but blocking certain pathways can restore hair growth.
3 citations,
September 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Sphinganine can reduce hair loss and improve scalp health.
8 citations,
August 2012 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Doublebase gel hydrates skin better and is preferred by most users over Aqueous cream.
143 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing hair loss, treatable with immune-modulating drugs, and linked to genetics.
January 2022 in “Eduvest” A teenage girl with a fungal scalp infection got better with antifungal and allergy medication, plus medicated shampoo.
5 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Cinnamon can help manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, improve menstrual cycles and fertility, and positively affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but more research is needed to confirm these effects and find the best dosage.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Both shampoos increased scalp germ numbers but did not change the overall microbial community composition.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Low dose cyclical nutrition therapy can consistently and safely improve hair growth and density without needing anti-androgens.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cosmetic foam product reduces hair loss and increases hair density in men.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
68 citations,
September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.
10 citations,
March 1999 in “Comparative Haematology International” Androgens increase EPO production, finasteride doesn't significantly impact it.
62 citations,
December 2013 in “Aaps Journal” Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
1 citations,
December 2015 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Hypothyroidism harms rat skin, but topical triiodothyronine may help improve it.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “JBRA assisted reproduction” Orlistat helped reduce weight and testosterone in obese women with PCOS but did not significantly affect other androgens or cholesterol levels.
19 citations,
August 2010 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Certain plant extracts can effectively treat skin conditions like athlete's foot, chronic vein problems, sun damage, skin growths, vitiligo, and hair loss, and may also improve skin appearance.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
112 citations,
October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
7 citations,
January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
June 2023 in “F1000Research” A young woman with lupus developed tuberculosis due to weakened immunity from her medication, showing the need for better TB screening in such patients.
2 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Umbilical cord-derived media is safe and effective for hair growth.
7 citations,
May 2012 in “International Journal of Andrology” The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
3 citations,
April 2019 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Computational tools identified 29 drugs that could potentially target 19 genes involved in chemotherapy-induced hair loss, which could lead to more effective treatments.
7 citations,
January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.