January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
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January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” More unbiased research is needed to improve androgenetic alopecia care.
Children with alopecia areata need supportive care and off-label treatments due to a lack of approved options.
February 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Microneedling with triamcinolone is a safe, effective, and less painful treatment for alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Cedrol may help treat rheumatoid arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Microneedling with capillary therapy slightly improved hair growth.
December 2021 in “BMJ Open” Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
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January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Garlic gel can help hair grow in people with alopecia areata.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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November 2024 in “Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos” No single treatment for androgenetic alopecia exists, but available options are generally satisfying.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
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October 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” Rosemary essential oil can improve mood, sleep, and cognitive function but may cause allergies, so use it carefully.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” Ayurvedic Shamana therapy effectively treats alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” N-acetylcysteine improved symptoms of trichotillomania and bulimia.
November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The combined therapy significantly increased hair density and was safe for treating hair loss.
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The gel improves hair regrowth and reduces irritation in alopecia areata treatment.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ayurvedic treatment successfully managed alopecia areata without side effects.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Homeopathic treatment may help manage patchy hair loss in alopecia areata.
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic therapy” Zinc supplementation may be an important part of treating severe hair loss.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic and biochemic treatments led to hair regrowth and improved confidence in a man with hair loss.
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February 2011 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Anti-TNF therapy can cause a unique type of hair loss that may get better with topical treatments without stopping the therapy.
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.