January 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” The Cyp11a1 gene variation has a weak link to PCOS, but higher di-hydro-testosterone levels are found in PCOS patients.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Vitex negundo oil promotes hair growth and may treat alopecia safely.
March 2024 in “Revista Ciências da Saúde CEUMA” Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but no definitive solution.
April 2022 in “Diabetes Therapy” Low testosterone does not prevent prostate cancer in men with type 1 diabetes.
Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Traditional Indian remedies are used for hair health, but more scientific evidence is needed to prove their safety and effectiveness.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections effectively treat hair loss and thinning in both men and women, with high satisfaction and no major side effects.
November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
September 2018 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” The internship highlighted the pharmacist's important role in health education and community engagement.
September 2016 in “Más dermatología” New factors in female hair loss include genetics, hormones, stress, and inflammation; future treatments should also focus on these areas and consider the patient's emotional well-being.
June 2007 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.
July 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Hydrogel microneedles with special nanoparticles and growth factor improve hair growth better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New nanoparticles deliver plant extracts to hair follicles to treat conditions like hair loss and acne.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The book helps surgeons improve hair transplants for Asian patients.
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February 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Targeting androgen receptors with antiandrogen oligonucleotides could effectively treat hair loss.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Current treatments can slow hair loss and promote regrowth, with hair transplantation being most effective for advanced cases.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Current treatments can slow hair loss and promote regrowth, with hair transplantation being most effective for advanced cases.
January 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia better than some FDA-approved treatments.
April 2025 in “Cytotherapy” UC-MSCs derived secretome therapy may help treat hair loss safely.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Phyllanthus niruri extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and blocking a hair loss-related enzyme.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” Nanotechnology shows promise for treating hair loss but faces safety and approval challenges.
January 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Regenerative therapies show promise for hair growth but need standardized protocols and safety guidelines.
April 2025 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine does not cause hair loss.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMPs are important for hair growth and can counteract the negative effects of androgens on hair follicle stem cells.