150 citations
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February 2008 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
121 citations
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
89 citations
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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
January 2026 in “Addiction Biology” Finasteride may help reduce alcohol cravings and related brain activity.
March 2023 in “Medical lasers” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
110 citations
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.
92 citations
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December 2020 in “Brain Sciences” Indian herbs like Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica may help memory, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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January 2020 Certain dietary supplements can improve hair health.
February 2017 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” Annurca apple extract may help treat hair loss and protect against oxidative stress.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “European Urology” 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine” Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP can help treat hair loss but needs standardized methods for best results.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Topical prostaglandin analogs may help with hair growth but more research is needed.
24 citations
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
Platelet-rich plasma injections effectively increase hair density in men suffering from common hair loss.
The plant extract helped increase hair growth in men without severe side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining DPCP with PRP doesn't improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine does not cause hair loss.
6 citations
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October 1983 in “PubMed” Coenzyme Q10 may protect liver function but doesn't reduce hair loss from anthracycline antibiotics.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This systematic review analyzed five randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation on mental health and sleep quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The studies, conducted in Asia with sample sizes ranging from 28 to 49 participants, showed that probiotics may improve depressive symptoms and some aspects of quality of life, as indicated by improvements in Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores. However, the effects on anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders were inconclusive, and the differences in sleep quality were not statistically significant compared to placebo groups. The review emphasizes the need for further research with larger sample sizes and standardized methodologies to confirm these findings and better understand the potential therapeutic role of probiotics in this population.
RCS-01 cell therapy is safe and improves skin gene expression.
Iron supplements improved hemoglobin levels and combined iron and zinc reduced measles risk in Indonesian infants.
63 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Trials” The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The cream effectively reduced hair growth on forearms.