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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
December 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Combining erbium laser, laser blood irradiation, and minoxidil is most effective for treating diffuse alopecia.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” Minoxidil, Finasteride, and low-level laser therapy can help manage hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Only anti-androgenic drugs likely halt AGA progression.
January 2024 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Photobiomodulation effectively stimulates hair growth and reduces hair loss.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
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December 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photobiomodulation can improve hair density and thickness, but it's costly and needs more research.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.
Low-level laser therapy may help with hair loss but needs more research.
11 citations
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March 2021 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Treating hair loss in both men and women is effective and improves quality of life.
29 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use 5% minoxidil or oral finasteride for mild-to-moderate hair loss, combine with hair transplant for severe cases.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” New regenerative medicine-based therapies for hair loss look promising but need more clinical validation.
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January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Medical aesthetics now helps treat medical conditions, expanding options for dermatologists.
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
January 2026 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” PRP, exosomes, and physical therapies show promise for hair and tissue repair, but need more research for optimization.
February 2016 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Low-Level Laser Therapy significantly improves hair density in women with hormonally and age-related hair loss.
March 2026 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles show promise for improving hair regrowth in alopecia.
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September 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Photobiomodulation can help regrow hair in certain types of hair loss.
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
February 2024 in “Institutional Repository of the Federal Technological University of Paraná (RIUT) (Federal University of Technology – Paraná)” Photobiomodulation can influence gene and protein expression related to healing and inflammation.
70 citations
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February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
November 2016 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” Laser therapy and acupuncture helped regrow hair in a patient.
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Annals of Dermatology” 650 nm red light helps hair grow and prevents hair loss by affecting certain genes and biological processes.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermatologists recommend oral dutasteride for male hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil for female hair loss, and a multidisciplinary approach for young patients, with caution during pregnancy.