17 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” No treatment has been proven to effectively stop hair loss or regrow hair in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and more research is needed.
6 citations,
August 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
25 citations,
December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” New methods like nanoparticles and microneedles show promise for better skin drug delivery, especially for hair disorders.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
24 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
September 2023 in “Journal of movement disorders” Dopaminergic therapy in Parkinson's disease patients is linked to increased hair loss.
28 citations,
February 2020 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Certain medications and patient factors increase the risk of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery, but with careful planning and technique adjustments, complications can be minimized.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teledermatology could improve skin care access, but its success depends on technology, quality strategies, and payment policies; also, vitamin B12 might help treat a specific hair loss condition.
110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Some types of hair loss can be reversed, others are permanent, and treatments vary by type.
June 2021 in “BIOMED natural and applied science” Chemotherapy targets all dividing cells, causing side effects like nausea and hair loss.
March 2021 in “Medico-Legal Update” The androgen receptor gene doesn't affect women with recurrent spontaneous abortions, but having a mutant genotype might protect against it.
3 citations,
October 2022 in “PloS one” Scientists have developed a method to keep chicken feather follicles alive and structurally intact in a lab for up to a week.
3 citations,
March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
March 2024 in “JACCP: journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy”
5 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
June 2020 in “Italian journal of gynaecology & obstetrics” The document concludes that PCOS in teenagers is hard to diagnose, influenced by various factors, and should be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.
6 citations,
December 2021 in “PLoS Genetics” Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
29 citations,
December 2019 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” Platelet-derived bio-products help in wound healing and tissue regeneration but lack standardized methods, and their use in medicine is growing.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Medications for PCOS don't seem to raise heart disease risk.
129 citations,
January 2019 in “Clinical medicine insights” Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.
22 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
19 citations,
October 2018 in “PLOS ONE” 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Hair transplantation improves androgenetic alopecia with high patient satisfaction.
6 citations,
June 2018 in “PLOS ONE” The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
15 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
60 citations,
May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.
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.
5 citations,
January 2018 The conclusion is that a new test was created to find substances that affect specific ion channels, and it works well for drug discovery.