Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Topical finasteride might help with male hair loss with fewer side effects than pills, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Combining nonablative fractional laser with minoxidil was effective for alopecia areata with only one patient relapsing after a year.
September 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin 1% cream is an effective and safe treatment for impetigo in children and adults.
April 2018 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” A new score can help predict which patients might have trouble urinating after prostate surgery.
September 2013 in “The veterinary nurse” Finding the cause of a cat's itchiness requires a careful process and good communication with the owner.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Semaglutide does not significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
September 2021 in “Медицинский совет” Proteoglycans, especially in Nourkrin®, can effectively and safely treat hair loss.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Red clover extract-based scalp treatments significantly improved hair volume and reduced hair loss and damage.
Coconut oil and turmeric were almost as good as 2% ketoconazole shampoo for treating dandruff.
JAK inhibitors show promise in treating moderate to severe alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Figshare” Intralesional corticosteroids are best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP is best for severe cases.
September 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Biotin is popular for hair loss, but there's little scientific proof it works.
April 2012 in “韓國藥用作物學會誌 = Korean journal of medicinal crop science” Rosa multiflora root extract promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Alcohol-free minoxidil is better for treating hair loss in Indian men.
March 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil, tretinoin, and finasteride may help hair regrowth in mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.
April 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Dutasteride is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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March 2004 in “Annals of oncology” Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is as effective as conventional doxorubicin but causes fewer heart problems and side effects.
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April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
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August 2006 in “Behavior Therapy” Group behavior therapy reduces hair-pulling symptoms more than supportive therapy but has limited long-term effectiveness.
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April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
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September 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
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February 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Lasers might help hair growth in some alopecia cases, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.