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A new method using human lung cells helps find drugs to block and reduce inflammation from SARS-CoV-2.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.

Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, which usually grows back within 3 to 6 months, but there's no effective treatment to prevent it.

Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.

High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Mesotherapy lacks strong evidence for effectiveness and safety, and its ingredients are not FDA-approved for subcutaneous use.

Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.

In June 2019, the stem cell research field saw major progress, including new clinical trials, FDA approvals, and industry collaborations.

Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.

Electrolysis is the only FDA-recognized permanent hair removal method.

JAK inhibitors effectively reduce alopecia areata symptoms in Black patients.

Dupilumab helped a 4-year-old grow hair back after another treatment failed.

Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.

An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.

Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.

A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.

Baricitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata cases.

Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.

Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.

New treatments for vitiligo, including the first FDA-approved option, are improving patient care and quality of life.

Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.

A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.

Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.

Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.

Astringent persimmon fruit extract can promote hair growth.

The conclusion is that we need more effective hair loss treatments than the current ones, and these could include new drugs, gene and stem cell therapy, hormones, and scalp cooling, but they all need thorough safety testing.

Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.