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research Quality Issues Identified in Systematic Reviews on Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Pattern Hair Loss—A Method Study
Systematic reviews on platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss have many quality issues.
research Methodological Quality of Drug Safety Systematic Reviews: A Cross-Sectional Study
Cochrane systematic reviews have better methodological quality than non-Cochrane ones, and improvements are needed for the latter.
research Topical, Light-Based, and Complementary Interventions for Acne: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
No high-certainty evidence supports any specific acne treatment.
research The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Issue 8 2012
The issue included new and updated reviews on various health interventions, with significant findings on weight loss, psychological therapies, cancer treatment, and more.
research The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Issue 5 2012
The Cochrane Database published its 5000th review in 2012, covering various health topics and updating conclusions based on new research.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
community Microneedling Isn’t Snake Oil — It’s Evidence-Based. Let’s Talk Studies, Not Fear.
Microneedling is supported by research as an effective adjuvant treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with Minoxidil or Finasteride, with minimal side effects if done properly. Concerns about long-term safety and potential risks like infection or fibrosis remain, but many users report positive results.
community Finasteride/dutasteride/etcetera. Clinical opinions of 1 GP and 1 leading urologist + links to reliable studies.
Finasteride is effective for treating male pattern baldness (MPB) with minimal side effects, and topical finasteride is similarly effective. Dutasteride is also effective but less understood, and Minoxidil is less effective than Finasteride.
community Had my 6 month checkup today and saw better results than I thought. More full up top and my facial hair has also gotten fuller as well
A user who has seen results of hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride 1.25mg daily, and topical foam minoxidil twice a day for 3 months before switching to once a day; other users have advised against increasing the dose of finasteride due to lack of additional scalp DHT reduction and increased risk of side effects.
community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.