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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dexamethasone mini-pulse therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less effective for those with early onset or hypothyroidism.
February 2026 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” Upadacitinib may help regrow hair in children with alopecia areata and is generally safe.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” Astragalus sinicus extracts may help promote hair growth and treat hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KX-826 is safe and effectively increases hair count in men with hair loss.
September 2023 in “Medical lasers” The botanical shampoo with Morus alba root extract is safe and effective for treating hair loss.
January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best mix for a hair loss treatment cream is 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens extract.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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May 2017 in “Marine Drugs” Undariopsis peterseniana extract helps hair grow by activating certain cell growth pathways and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The new baby shampoo and wash with stearic acid is safe and potentially effective for nourishing babies' skin.
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August 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride effectively slowed hair loss and promoted hair growth in Taiwanese men.
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January 2025 in “FASKES Jurnal Farmasi Kesehatan dan Sains” Erythrina subumbrans leaves may help treat hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.
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May 2023 in “Drugs” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IMG-007 helps regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in severe alopecia areata.
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May 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair with regular use, but results vary and side effects may occur.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.
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January 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Forsythoside A may help treat hair loss by blocking specific channels.
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” The combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride improved hair regrowth in a man with advanced hair loss.
November 2025 in “Revista Foco” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth for alopecia, especially when combined with other treatments and proper monitoring.
September 2024 in “Ain Shams Medical Journal” Androgenic alopecia causes hair thinning, and treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and light therapy.