No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
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January 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone treatment helps prevent hair loss relapse in alopecia areata patients.
January 2020 in “International journal of scientific research” Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
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January 2001 in “Drugs” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
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June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
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March 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.