49 citations
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October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
1 citations
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June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” RF-mesotherapy with dutasteride may be a promising alternative treatment for hair loss.
11 citations
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January 1980 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
September 2025 in “Ankara Universitesi Eczacilik Fakultesi Dergisi” Certain medicinal plants may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
October 2025 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Hyaluronic acid microneedles help deliver minoxidil derivatives effectively for hair regrowth.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
19 citations
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May 1979 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
78 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
16 citations
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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.
3 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
27 citations
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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.
5 citations
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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.
1 citations
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August 2002 in “PubMed” Finasteride effectively slowed hair loss and promoted hair growth in Taiwanese men.
5 citations
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December 1981 in “PubMed” Metoprolol, a blood pressure medication, was linked to reversible hair loss.
46 citations
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5% ET-02 is a more effective and safe treatment for hair loss than current options.
January 2025 in “FASKES Jurnal Farmasi Kesehatan dan Sains” Erythrina subumbrans leaves may help treat hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.
6 citations
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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.