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GlossaryRandomized Controlled Trials

scientific studies comparing treatments by randomly assigning participants

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are scientific studies designed to test the effectiveness of medical treatments or interventions by randomly assigning participants to either a treatment group or a control group. This randomization helps eliminate bias, ensuring that any differences observed between the groups can be attributed to the treatment itself rather than other factors. RCTs are considered the gold standard in clinical research for establishing causality and assessing the efficacy and safety of new therapies.

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research A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 1% topical minoxidil solution in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese women.

10 citations , May 2007 in “PubMed”

1% topical minoxidil solution significantly improved hair growth in Japanese women with androgenetic alopecia, with no major side effects.

Randomized Controlled Trial on a PRP-Like Cosmetic with Biomimetic Peptides for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

research Randomized controlled trial on a PRP-like cosmetic, biomimetic peptides based, for the treatment of alopecia areata

8 citations , December 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

The PRP-like cosmetic with biomimetic peptides is potentially effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.

Response to Baricitinib in the Treatment of Patients with Early and Late Onset Alopecia Areata in the Phase 2 Portion of BRAVE-AA1 Randomized Controlled Trial

research 27604 Response to baricitinib in the treatment of patients with early and late onset alopecia areata in the phase 2 portion of BRAVE-AA1 randomized controlled trial

1 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Baricitinib was effective in treating both early and late onset alopecia areata.

Scalp Acupoint Catgut Embedding Combined With Topical 5% Minoxidil Tincture to Improve Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

research Scalp acupoint catgut embedding combined with topical 5% minoxidil tincture to improve male androgenetic alopecia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

August 2025 in “BMJ Open”

Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.

Therapeutic Effects of Topical Cetirizine in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial

research Therapeutic effects of topical cetirizine in the treatment of female pattern hair loss: a randomized controlled noninferiority trial

August 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology”

Cetirizine lotion can effectively treat female pattern hair loss.

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community Creatine Does Not Increase DHT And Does Not Cause Hair Loss - Randomized Controlled Trial

in Research/Science 311 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss. Personal experiences vary, but scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and hair loss.

community Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial - PubMed

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine does not directly cause hair loss, but it may increase DHT levels, which can affect hair. Some users report hair shedding with creatine, while others experience no hair loss.

community Korean Laser Helmet has a 44% increase in hair growth vs 0% growth in placebo in a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial.

in Technology 3035 upvotes 9 months ago

A Korean laser helmet increases hair growth by 44% compared to a placebo. Users discuss its cost-effectiveness, clinical support, and compare it to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, focusing on wavelength and energy density.

community Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

24 upvotes 9 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Pelage have presented only phase 2a. The rest of phase 2 for PP405 will be presented at a later medical meeting

in Chat 30 upvotes 3 months ago

PP405's phase 2a trial results were presented, focusing on safety and pharmacokinetics, with a future meeting planned to share the full dataset. The trial includes a randomized controlled portion and an open-label extension, with no indication of phase 2B completion.

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