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research Red light treatment proves safe, effective for androgenetic alopecia

April 2020

Among participants in a 26-week trial, this study by REVIAN Inc. reported that their REVIAN RED dual wavelength LED light treatment for androgenetic alopecia was both safe and effective at the 16-week mark.

research Is Minoxidil Efficacious and Safe for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) in Men, and If So, What Is the Optimal Strength and Means of Delivery?

January 2014

This study concluded that 5% minoxidil foam or solution applied twice daily is effective and safe for treating male androgenetic alopecia.

research Is methotrexate an effective and safe treatment for maintaining hair regrowth in people with alopecia totalis? A Critically Appraised Topic

12 citations , May 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This review found insufficient evidence to determine methotrexate's effectiveness for maintaining regrowth in extensive alopecia areata, and suggests its potential role in inducing regrowth when combined with corticosteroids.

research Platelet-rich plasma injection is effective and safe for the treatment of alopecia

45 citations , March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery”

In this retrospective study, PRP injections for alopecia were found to improve hair volume and quality, with high patient satisfaction, particularly in those with less than 2 years of hair loss.

research Is Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) a safe and effective treatment for reducing perimenopausal symptoms?

September 2025 in “Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine”

This review reported that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) significantly improved symptoms like vasomotor disturbances, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in perimenopausal women and was well tolerated, with largely mild side effects in examined trials.

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community Malassezia safe topical treatments?

2 upvotes 7 years ago

The user is seeking Malassezia-safe treatments for hair loss and currently uses a baby shampoo, a scalp tonic with antifungal ingredients, and aloe gel. They consider using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% drops and possibly consulting a doctor about Finasteride.

community 23M Seeking Hair Loss Treatments Safe for Cats and Dogs

in Basic Questions 79 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is seeking advice on safe hair loss treatments for a household with pets, avoiding minoxidil due to its danger to cats. They are considering alternatives like dutasteride and looking for affordable options.

community Is it safe to get keratin treatment on transplanted hair?

2 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with frizzy transplanted hair is considering a keratin treatment after 10 months and is concerned about its safety and potential to accelerate hair loss or cause telogen effluvium. They are seeking advice on whether it is safe to proceed with the treatment.

community Safe options. Can not take fin, dutasteride , minoxidil, what other options?

3 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is seeking safe hair loss treatments, avoiding finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil due to past side effects. They consider using Nizoral, dermarolling, caffeine shampoo, CB-03-01, and possibly topical finasteride.

community Hair Regrowth Following a Wnt- and Follistatin- Containing Treatment: Safety and Efficacy in a First-in-Man Phase 1 Clinical Trial: Scientific, Peer-Reviewed Dermatology Article Indexed with MEDLINE/PubMed

4 upvotes 12 years ago

A treatment containing Wnt and Follistatin was found to be safe and effective for hair regrowth in a Phase 1 clinical trial. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

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learn Caffeine

Is it safe to combine caffeine with other topical treatments? Two small trials, reported only in a Persian-language paper and a conference abstract, have tested caffeine with minoxidil and favoured the combination. Caffeine with topical finasteride, ketoconazole or plant oils has never been studied, so no source can call those combinations safe.

learn Hair Transplant

Is a hair transplant safe? Serious complications are uncommon in published case series, but every transplant carries risks, including infection, folliculitis, numbness, scarring, poor growth and, rarely, skin necrosis. Risk depends on the surgeon and on who actually performs the surgery.
Are hair restoration treatments suitable for both men and women? Some men and women are candidates, but suitability depends on the cause of the hair loss and on a stable donor area.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as low-risk when a trained practitioner uses sterile single-use equipment, but that is a provider claim rather than a regulatory finding: pigment allergy, infection and colour change are documented risks of cosmetic tattooing.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin? Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.

learn Verteporfin

Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring

learn GT20029

Experimental topical drug designed to break down androgen receptors

learn Mesotherapy

Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Rapamycin

Immune-suppressing drug, also called sirolimus

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