research Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in the United States: What treatments should primary care providers recommend?
Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
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research An overview of female pattern hair loss
Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
research Effects of oral minoxidil on serum VEGF and hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia
Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
research 18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Stimulating the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells and Outer Root Sheath Cells, and Extends the Anagen Phase by Inhibiting 5α-Reductase
Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
research Treatment of actinic cheilitis with ingenol mebutate gel: Experience in four patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Secretion of Testosterone, DHT, LH, FSH and Tissue Factors in the Testis of NMRI Mice:
Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
research Abstracts from the current global literature: Finasteride and sexual dysfunction
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction in 2.1%-3.8% of users, but these usually go away with time or if the drug is stopped. Despite this, its impact on sexual function is minimal for most men.
research Sexual dysfunction in young men prescribed finasteride for androgenic alopecia: A large single center observational cohort study
Finasteride for hair loss increases risk of sexual dysfunction in young men.
research Safety of low‐dose oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss. A systematic review and pooled‐analysis of individual patient data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Tamsulosin treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and risk of severe hypotension in men aged 40-85 years in the United States: risk window analyses using between and within patient methodology
Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
research Dermatologic care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons
LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research Geranylated Coumarins From Thai Medicinal Plant Mammea siamensis With Testosterone 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity
Compounds from the plant Mammea siamensis may help treat hair loss.
research Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel unsaturated carboxysteroids as human 5α-reductase inhibitors: A legitimate approach
New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
research Saturable Binding of Finasteride to Steroid 5α-reductase as Determinant of Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics
Finasteride's effect on hair loss and prostate enlargement depends on its binding to an enzyme, with maximum impact at 0.2 mg dose.
research A woman with iatrogenic androgenetic alopecia responding to finasteride
EF and PXE not closely related.
research Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.
research Hair, Hormones, and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Men with a certain baldness pattern at age 40-50 may have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
research Effect of finasteride on lipid profile in individuals with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride lowers good cholesterol, raises bad fats, and may increase heart disease risk.
research EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LOW-DOSE ORAL MINOXIDIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – A LITERATURE REVIEW
Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Postmenopausal Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus
Mycophenolic acid may help hair growth, a combination treatment improves hair thickness in male hair loss, and early treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia is important.
research Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
research The relative effect of monotherapy with 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors and minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: A network meta‐analysis study
Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.
research Finasteride Use Does Not Lead to Depression or Suicide: Insights From a Large‐Scale Cohort Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Finasteride does not increase the risk of depression or suicide.
research Efficacy of non-surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
research The Effectiveness of 675 nm Wavelength Laser Therapy in the treatment Androgenetic alopecia among Indian patients. (Preprint)
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth and density in AGA patients.
research Suicidality Risks Associated with Finasteride, a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor: An Evaluation of Real-World Data from the FDA Adverse Event Reports
Finasteride use may increase suicidality risk, especially in young men.
research The Effectiveness of 675 nm Wavelength Laser Therapy in the treatment Androgenetic alopecia among Indian patients. (Preprint)
675 nm laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in Indian patients with androgenetic alopecia.