40 citations
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November 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.
32 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Personalized treatment with inhibitors, minoxidil, and laser therapy helps hair loss.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Researchers created immortal human skin cells with constant testosterone receptor activity to study hair loss and test treatments.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering” The Gas-Antisolvent process can be effectively modeled and optimized to create Finasteride, a hair growth drug.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” Microneedling is a promising, simple, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss that works well with other therapies.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” Unani medicine offers a natural, effective approach to treating hair loss with minimal side effects, but needs more scientific validation.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Digital health platforms improve treatment for male pattern hair loss.
6 citations
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August 2012 in “PubMed” Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Scalp tissue micrografts can effectively treat hair loss by increasing hair density and thickness.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” Iontophoresis with a growth factor cocktail helps hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth but has associated risks.
26 citations
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December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
11 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
March 2025 in “Molecules” Kyoh® rocket leaf extract may promote hair growth naturally with fewer side effects.
Combining regenerative therapy with light treatment can effectively promote hair growth.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Adding stromal vascular fraction to platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
January 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Taking finasteride every other month can still help with hair loss but may be less effective over time compared to taking it daily.
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Spironolactone can effectively treat hair loss with manageable side effects.
December 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-level light therapy significantly increased hair density and thickness in people with hair loss, but they didn't notice a difference.
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.