145 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
108 citations
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
67 citations
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
24 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
20 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
11 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss gene linked to prostate issues.
3 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “The International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors may help with prostate cancer but could increase the risk of severe tumors, so careful use is advised.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.
The treatment showed promising hair regrowth in advanced-stage hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Vitex negundo oil promotes hair growth and may treat alopecia safely.
August 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective treatment for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.
Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
June 2016 in “International journal of recent surgical and medical science” Early balding in men is linked to metabolic syndrome, so screening is important for prevention.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of zinc and vitamin D.
80 citations
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November 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.
8 citations
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April 2011 in “Surgery today” A substance called sodium zinc dihydrolipoylhistidinate can significantly reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in rats.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in women.
Micro-needling with growth factors and minoxidil improved hair growth in a balding man.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Eating grape powder may reduce the severity of skin allergy symptoms.
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.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DNCB is more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth but has more side effects.
88 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ritlecitinib improved hair regrowth and emotional well-being in some alopecia areata patients.