14 citations
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November 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The green-light LED microneedle patch effectively promotes hair growth.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Injecting stem cells from a patient's own fat can improve hair growth in women with hair loss.
24 citations
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June 2016 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.
5 citations
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January 1984 in “Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynecology/Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology” The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” PRP improves short-term pain and function in shoulder injuries, but long-term benefits are unclear.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP treatment can improve hair density and thickness in male pattern hair loss, but better preparation methods are needed.
Exosome therapy successfully regrew and restored natural hair color in a man with stress-related hair loss.
May 2024 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Finasteride treatment may cause erectile dysfunction, but stopping it reverses these effects.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
The treatment changed hormone levels and increased sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
January 2007 in “Acta Veterinaria Brno” Trilostane treatment successfully restored hair growth in a dog with alopecia X.
January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Combining PRP injections with minoxidil 2% effectively promotes hair growth in hereditary hair loss.
Both treatments improved hair loss, but 15% Minoxidil caused more side effects than Low Level Laser Therapy.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Current problems in dermatology” At-home laser and light devices can safely reduce acne and hair growth when used correctly but are less effective than professional treatments.
37 citations
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September 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride treatment in male rats causes long-lasting effects on depression-like behavior, brain cell growth, inflammation, and gut bacteria composition.
12 citations
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December 2015 in “F1000Research” BPH treatments are improving with personalized medicine and better surgical options.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Global” Upadacitinib effectively improved severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia universalis in a 29-year-old man.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy improved hypothyroidism symptoms in a 27-year-old woman.
March 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Minoxidil treatment improves heart defects in a DiGeorge syndrome model.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” LED therapy is safe and effective for improving skin health and appearance.
125 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining eflornithine cream with laser treatment removes facial hair better than laser alone.
96 citations
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October 1987 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Chronic GnRHa treatment can help manage endometrial hyperplasia and reduce ovarian androgen excess in PCO patients.
77 citations
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October 1986 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Nafarelin may effectively treat excessive hair growth in women by reducing certain hormone levels.
70 citations
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June 1998 in “Polymer” Permanent waving damages hair by disrupting its keratin structure.
64 citations
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Treatment with a hormone agonist can reduce excess male hormones in postmenopausal women without surgery.
32 citations
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May 2010 in “Pharmacopsychiatry” Finasteride reduces new brain cells in male mice, possibly causing depression.
3 citations
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May 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.