research Topical agents for hair growth promotion: what is out there?
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
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research Acute, diffuse and total alopecia
Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Effective treatment of folliculitis decalvans using selected antimicrobial agents
Antimicrobial therapy can help manage Folliculitis Decalvans.
research Alopecia Areata: Treatment of Today and Tomorrow
Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research Efficacy of topical sensitizers in the treatment of alopecia areata
Topical sensitizers have mixed success in treating alopecia areata.
research An occurrence analysis of ingredients declared as active in anti-hair loss products and systematic review of studies on their effectiveness
Most ingredients in anti-hair loss products lack scientific proof of effectiveness.
research Psoriasis of the Scalp
Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.
research Nanostructured Drug Delivery Systems for Targeting 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors to the Hair Follicle
Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
research Minoxidil
research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris: a systematic review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Interest of an anti–hair loss shampoo supplement used alone and in association with the reference treatment in the management of hair loss
The shampoo helps reduce hair loss and improves Minoxidil® absorption.
research Black Dot Type Capitis Tinea Appreciates Bacterial Foliculitis
A man with a fungal scalp infection got better after treatment with griseofulvin, cetirizine, and ketoconazole shampoo.
research Calcipotriol (Dovonex) scalp solution in the treatment of scalp psoriasis: comparative efficacy with 1% coal tar/1% coconut oil/0.5% salicylic acid (Capasal) shampoo, and long-term experience
Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
research 25742 Evaluation of the active ingredient complex of an anti-hair loss shampoo on the activation of Wnt/betacatenin pathway in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
The shampoo's ingredients' effect on a hair growth pathway in cells was tested, but the results are not given.
research Natural Product-Inspired Bis(trifluoromethyl) Phenyl Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies
New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
research Substantivity and After‐Rinsing Hair Growth Promotion of Cationic Microparticles of Minoxidil
Shampoos with more than 0.6% of cationic minoxidil particles can promote hair growth.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp Associated With Scalp Applied Products: A Systematic Review of Topical Allergens.
Hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners often cause scalp allergies due to common allergens like p-phenylenediamine and nickel.
research Ketoconazole Shampoo for Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp: A Narrative Review
Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Botanical Lotion CG428
Botanical lotion CG428 may help regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in chemotherapy patients.
research Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic hair and scalp care formulations and method for use
research Protection from ifosfamide-induced alopecia by topical thiols in young rats
Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
research Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege
Dandruff is linked to increased T cells and weakened immune protection in hair follicles.
research One of the best treatments for alopecia areata remains unpublished
DNCB is highly effective for treating alopecia areata with minimal long-term side effects.
research 584 Dandruff is associated with perturbations of hair follicle immune privilege, and the infundibular and epidermal immune microenvironment
Dandruff is linked to changes in the immune system of hair follicles and skin.
research Tribological Properties between Taut Hair Fibers in Wet Conditions: A New Shampoo Formulation for Eliminating Stick‐Slip Friction
Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
research Experts’ view on the management of scalp seborrheic dermatitis in Italy
Use topical antifungals and selenium disulfide for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with corticosteroids for severe cases.
research An analysis of the presence of ingredients that were declared by the producers as “active” in trichological shampoos for hair loss
Most hair loss shampoos have unproven active ingredients.
research INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Etiology, Treatment Challenges, and the Role of Scalp and Haircare in Managing Dandruff
Improving scalp health is key to managing dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
research A 29-Year-Old Woman with Treatment-Resistant Dandruff
Scalp psoriasis is hard to treat and may need various medications.