research A New Look at the 5?-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
30 / 1000+ results 
research A preliminary observation: Male pattern hair loss among hospitalized COVID‐19 patients in Spain – A potential clue to the role of androgens in COVID‐19 severity
Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.
research A randomized, single-blind trial of 5% minoxidil foam once daily versus 2% minoxidil solution twice daily in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women
5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
research A randomized, active- and placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride versus placebo and finasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
research Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dutasteride 0.5 mg once daily in male patients with male pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study
Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
research Treatment of alopecia areata in the DEBR model using Cyclosporin A lipid vesicles.
Cyclosporin A vesicles effectively regrow hair and reduce inflammation in alopecia areata.
research A prospective randomized trial comparing finasteride to spironolactone in the treatment of hirsute women.
Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.
research Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Self-Comparison, Sham Device-Controlled Trial
Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical study of hair regeneration using adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract in androgenetic alopecia
ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research A pilot study of 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B for the treatment of facial vitiligo
Using 2% tofacitinib cream with narrowband ultraviolet B improved facial vitiligo by 70% in patients who didn't respond to previous treatments, with no side effects reported.
research Economic analysis of finasteride: A model-based approach using data from the Proscar long-term efficacy and safety study
Finasteride is a cost-effective option for treating BPH, reducing risk of urinary issues and surgery.
research A Portable Electrospinner for Nanofiber Synthesis and Its Application for Cosmetic Treatment of Alopecia
A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
research A method for achieving blood pressure control expeditiously with oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
research A novel approach for follicular delivery of minoxidil for treatment of alopecia
Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
research Finasteride, A Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, Does Not Affect the Oxidative Metabolism of Antipyrine
Finasteride doesn't affect antipyrine metabolism, so interactions with cytochrome P-450 enzyme drugs are unlikely.
research A Mixture of Tocopherol Acetate and L-Menthol Synergistically Promotes Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
A mix of tocopherol acetate and L-menthol helps grow hair better than using them separately or using minoxidil.
research A case of androgenetic alopecia treated with valproic acid
Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
research Therapeutic implications of topical cetirizine 1% in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A case‐controlled study
Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
research A randomized double blind, vehicle controlled bilateral comparison study of the efficacy and safety of finasteride 0.5% solution in combination with intense pulsed light in the treatment of facial hirsutism*
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Autologous Concentrated Growth Factors Combined with Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research A Cross-sectional Study of Plasma Trace Elements and Vitamins Content in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
research A Multimodal Hair-Loss Treatment Strategy Using a New Topical Phytoactive Formulation: A Report of Five Cases
The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
research A small scale study to evaluate the efficacy of microneedling in the presence or absence of platelet‐rich plasma in the treatment of post‐clipping alopecia in dogs
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.
research A4. Hair loss – surgical and pharmacological treatment
Hair loss can be treated with medications like finasteride and surgical methods like hair transplants.
research A Comprehensive Review of Acne Treatments: Unpacking the Chemical Structures and Effective Bioactive Compounds
Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
research A 6-Month, Prospective, Multi-arm Study for the Efficacy of Standardized Nutraceuticals to Improve Hair Fiber Thickness and Strength
Nutrafol® nutraceuticals improve hair thickness and strength.
research A Novel Approach to Pattern Dermal Papilla Spheroids in Dermal–Epidermal Composites Using Non-Adherent Microwell Arrays
The new method may improve skin grafts and hair growth.
research A 52-Week Real-Life Study of Baricitinib in Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata: Clinical, Trichoscopic Assessment and Patient Reported Outcomes
Baricitinib significantly improved hair regrowth and quality of life in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Baricitinib Provides Significant Hair Regrowth In Adolescents With Severe Alopecia Areata: 52-Week Efficacy and Safety Results From A Phase 3 Randomized, Controlled Trial
Baricitinib significantly regrows hair in teens with severe alopecia areata.