June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata and related conditions.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Herbal extract improves hair growth in female pattern baldness.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss linked to heart disease in young men.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Biofibre hair implant is a safe, effective treatment for baldness with 95% patient satisfaction.
131 citations
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Tempol is safe and may prevent hair loss from brain radiotherapy.
55 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.
47 citations
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May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair loss affects quality of life, self-esteem, and confidence, but younger patients cope better.
29 citations
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January 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical anthralin helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
28 citations
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May 2012 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Different types of dog hair loss are linked to problems starting the hair growth phase and early hair cycle ending.
24 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
24 citations
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants make people look more attractive, successful, approachable, and younger.
20 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechlorethamine treatment regrew hair in mice by killing immune cells causing hair loss without harming hair follicles.
17 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The PRP-like cosmetic product with postbiotics effectively treats hair loss in Alopecia areata.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Dermatology and therapy” Finasteride doesn't negatively affect sexual function in Indian men with hair loss.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” The criteria help doctors diagnose and treat alopecia areata more effectively.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” The analysis aims to identify the most effective and safest treatments for alopecia areata.
Children with alopecia areata have lower BDNF levels, linked to worse symptoms and quality of life.
September 2025 in “Tạp chí Da liễu học Việt Nam” Combining oral methylprednisolone with microneedle radiofrequency improves hair growth in alopecia areata but may cause pain and side effects.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Lifestyle changes can significantly improve hair loss in overweight women with PCOS.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.