research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia - eScholarship
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
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research A comparative study of Aldactone® and Diane® in the treatment of hirsutism
Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
research Inhibition of 5α-reductase attenuates behavioral effects of D1-, but not D2-like receptor agonists in C57BL/6 mice
Finasteride reduces certain behaviors caused by D1-like receptor agonists but not by D2-like receptor agonists in mice.
research Comparison of Efficacy of Topical Betamethasone Dipropionate and Topical Minoxidil in Patients With Alopecia Areata
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion is more effective than minoxidil solution for treating Alopecia Areata.
research Synthesis, antiproliferative activity, acute toxicity and assessment of the antiandrogenic activities of new androstane derivatives
research Supplemental Information: Androgenic Alopecia – Crosstalk between Cell Signal Transduction Pathways
research Lysocellin, a metabolite of the novel drug ‘alopestatin’, induces G1 arrest and prevents cytotoxicity induced by etoposide
Lysocellin helps stop cell damage from etoposide and may prevent hair loss.
research 61720 The effect of sublingual minoxidil on androgenetic alopecia in transgender individuals receiving testosterone for gender-affirmation: A 24-week single-centre double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Sublingual minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in transgender individuals on testosterone therapy.
research Platelet-rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia
research Is dehydroepiandrosterone a hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
research Commentary on a Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
research Promising alternative clinical uses of prostaglandin F2α analogs: Beyond the eyelashes
Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
research The medicinal activity of lyophilized aqueous seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. in an androgenic alopecia model
The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.
research IMPROVEMENT OF ALOPECIA AND DECREASES IN HAIR CORTISOL AND DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE CONCENTRATIONS AFTER THE TOPICAL USE OF PLANT EXTRACTS IN MEN WITH ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
research Prescribing Habits for Androgenetic Alopecia among Dermatologists in Spain in 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dermatologists in Spain now mostly prescribe oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss.
research 453 Signaling by Senescent Melanocytes Induces New Hair Growth and Informs Hair Growth-Activating Injectable for Androgenetic Alopecia
AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Un caso de alopecia areata con repoblación paradójica espontánea con buena respuesta a propionato de clobetasol
An 8-year-old boy with hair loss had hair regrowth and responded well to clobetasol propionate treatment.
research Enhanced Sensitivity to Ethanol-Induced Inhibition of LTP in CA1 Pyramidal Neurons of Socially Isolated C57BL/6J Mice: Role of Neurosteroids
Social isolation makes mice more sensitive to alcohol's effects on brain function.
research Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Corticosteroid Pulse Therapy in Alopecia Areata
Pulse corticosteroids help regrow hair in alopecia areata but have side effects, especially betamethasone.
research Prognostic factors in methylprednisolone pulse therapy for alopecia areata
Methylprednisolone pulse therapy works best for recent and specific types of severe alopecia areata.
research Study of gene expression alteration in male androgenetic alopecia: evidence of predominant molecular signalling pathways
Hair loss involves immune responses, inflammation, and disrupted signaling pathways.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris: Regrowth With Low-Dose Naltrexone and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
research The role of 5-α-reductase inhibition in supressing progression of male androgenetic alopecia − a postulate for further studies on possible application of saw palmetto extracts
Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.
research Dual-phase release finasteride-loaded microspheres for androgenetic alopecia treatment: rapid intervention and sustained control of dihydrotestosterone
A new finasteride treatment may quickly and effectively promote hair regrowth.
research Anthralin/dithranol in dermatology
Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
research New Target for Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
research Phosphodiesterase inhibitors used in androgenic alopecia as a possible risk factor for testicular tumor
research Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with an Association of Minoxidil and Latanoprost for Targeted Topical Therapy of Alopecia
The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
research Oral Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncontrolled Open-Label Prospective Study
Low-dose naltrexone may help reduce redness in certain scalp conditions.