14 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Methylprednisolone infusions can help some people with severe alopecia regrow hair.
8 citations,
November 2018 in “BMC Pulmonary Medicine” A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.
1 citations,
January 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Effective treatments for excessive body hair in women include drugs that block androgens, sometimes combined with oral contraceptives.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” The SULT1A1 enzyme booster improves minoxidil effectiveness in treating hair loss, especially in females.
January 2024 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Non-biologic immunosuppressive drugs are crucial for treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
March 2021 in “Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” The review provided information on various treatments to stop hair thinning and increase hair density in people with common genetic hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
42 citations,
August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
18 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” A woman with lupus and severe nerve damage improved with specific treatments.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Many women with hair loss also have thyroid issues, high blood pressure, and low Vitamin D.
6 citations,
February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Applied sciences” Micro-needling with low-level light therapy effectively increases hair growth in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “British journal of haematology” A girl with Evans' syndrome had her low platelet count successfully treated with zanubrutinib.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” Multi-omics techniques help understand the molecular causes of androgenetic alopecia.
February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The Shen Bai Hair Growing Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
July 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.
August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
February 2010 in “Emergency Medicine News” The woman has Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and needs specialist care.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP shows promise for treating mild alopecia areata but needs more research for cicatricial alopecias.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The combination of oral finasteride and dutasteride with topical minoxidil effectively promotes new hair growth in most people, with minimal side effects.
39 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Social or cultural norms, not hair type, more likely influence how often people wash their hair.
155 citations,
August 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
37 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus and fibrosing frontal alopecia in Colombia are likely different stages of the same disease.