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January 2015 in “Journal of drug assessment” Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
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November 2012 in “Dermatitis” A man got severe skin irritation after using marking nut sap for hair loss.
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March 2012 in “Annals of oncology” New treatment with green tea polyphenols and nicotinamide improves skin problems from cancer therapy.
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August 2011 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Topical melatonin is a safe treatment that may reduce hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Biomedical Research” Herbal extracts promoted hair growth similar to minoxidil in mice.
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Hinokitiol in cationic vesicles promotes hair growth better due to higher skin retention.
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
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January 2005 Low iron levels are linked to hair loss in adult women.
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June 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride doesn't affect ovulation in normal women.
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May 1999 in “PubMed” Some medications can cause reversible hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.
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December 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
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November 1996 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone may help treat excessive hair growth in girls, but more research is needed.
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July 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
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June 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Prednisolone can quickly regrow hair in alopecia universalis, but hair falls out after stopping it.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth with less frequent dosing.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Intermittent fasting, with or without probiotics, doesn't improve inflammation or stress markers in women with PCOS compared to calorie restriction.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
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November 2021 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” Vitamin D might help treat some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab, a bone loss treatment, may cause hair loss and skin reactions due to immune system effects.
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April 2021 in “Home Ec.” Minyak Kemiri hair balm effectively reduces hair loss, with F3 being the most effective.
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August 2020 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Tofacitinib treatment significantly improved a patient's psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and alopecia universalis.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
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May 2018 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” The lotion with N1-methylspermidine and Sandalore® effectively reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
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August 2014 in “International Research Journal of Pharmacy” Nasal therapy with sesame oil and head massage with neem oil effectively reduce dandruff.
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Hair loss in men can be slowed or reversed with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but it resumes if treatment stops. It may also indicate early heart disease and obesity.