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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.
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January 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Pumpkin seed oil may help hair grow and could be an alternative treatment for male hair loss.
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October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Buxus wallichiana extract improves hair growth and has antioxidant properties, with oral use more effective than topical.
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.
December 2025 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” Topical metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
July 2025 in “Biomolecules” Adenosine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Topical spironolactone and minoxidil both effectively treat female hair loss, but spironolactone has fewer 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.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting covered advances in understanding hair growth, causes of hair loss, and potential treatments.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is the primary treatment for female pattern hair loss in India.
January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
101 citations
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November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
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December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Trends in pharmacological sciences” Increasing ABC transporters in hair follicles may prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” Chemicals from the plant Dicerocaryum senecioides were found to safely speed up and increase hair growth in mice.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Applying minoxidil on the scalp after mesotherapy injections caused temporary swelling.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” The hair growth solution reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness in a small group of patients.
PRP therapy improves hair density and satisfaction more than Minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective for treating multiple patchy alopecia areata.
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.
51 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
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May 2011 in “Phytotherapy Research” Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.