Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women?Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.
How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia?Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
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January 2020 in “International journal of trichology”
This study reports that congenital triangular alopecia, which can be misdiagnosed as other conditions, lacks effective treatment and generally requires no therapeutic intervention.
219 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
In this 48-week trial, 5% topical minoxidil was more effective than both 2% minoxidil and placebo in promoting hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss, with notable improvements in nonvellus hair count and hair growth assessments.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This study found that inhibiting PKC-β activity with bisindolylmaleimide reduces pigmentation in the skin and hair of guinea pigs and mice by preventing tyrosinase activation.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
In this phase I study, partial hair regrowth was observed in patients with alopecia universalis using topical JAK inhibitors, though more research is needed to confirm potential as a treatment alternative to clobetasol.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics”
This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
A satirical discussion on intentionally inducing hair loss using harmful habits and substances like cigarettes, junk food, anabolic steroids, and stress. The conversation humorously suggests extreme measures like chemotherapy and hydrofluoric acid, while also mentioning the ineffectiveness of sulfates and pumpkin seed oil in hair loss prevention.
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.
People discussed starting hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil due to personal experiences or comments about their hair loss. Some reported positive results, while others mentioned side effects or switching treatments.
A college student is embarrassed after their roommate found and mocked their hair loss medications, including Minoxidil and finasteride. The student is advised to report the privacy violation and consider finding a new roommate.
Deoxyribose sugar gel may stimulate hair regrowth similarly to minoxidil by enhancing blood supply and follicle activity. Human trials are necessary, and current products have mixed results.