New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
May 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” A young woman recovered well from rare simultaneous Hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis after treatment.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
March 2016 in “West Indian medical journal” There is no significant link between alopecia areata and the PON1 enzyme polymorphisms studied.
January 2016 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” FDG PET/CT can improve cancer treatment plans in dogs.
November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.