April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with mild side effects.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Eplerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, was found to promote hair growth in human hair follicles.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” There's no significant link between hair loss from male pattern baldness and early heart disease.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
April 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride may cause weak ejaculation and reduced semen volume.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “PubMed” PRP might help with hair growth, but the evidence is weak.
33 citations,
April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
35 citations,
November 1989 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
14 citations,
February 1998 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
89 citations,
February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
47 citations,
November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Healthy hair is shiny, smooth, and has clean ends.
19 citations,
March 2018 in “JAMA” Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.
7 citations,
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if done after the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment after surgery.
4 citations,
May 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help with wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
2 citations,
March 2014 in “Turkderm” Mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma treatments may help with hair loss, but their safety and effectiveness are still uncertain.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may help nails grow faster.
September 2018 in “Value in Health” Turmeric can improve knee arthritis, depression, and metabolic syndrome, but more large-scale trials are needed to confirm these benefits.
Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
2 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss.
106 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” 10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
10 citations,
December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate can cause rare shortness of breath in women.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “Translational Andrology and Urology” Finasteride for hair loss may cause lasting sexual, genitourinary, mental, and anti-androgenic side effects in young men.
2 citations,
January 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia areata can regrow hair in a pattern similar to androgenetic alopecia.
October 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Stem cells preservation in AGA could be a potential therapy, but more cases needed.
180 citations,
September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.