52 citations
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June 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry” First-episode psychosis patients have higher hair cortisol levels, indicating early stress response issues.
19 citations
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March 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
17 citations
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Isoconazole nitrate stays effective in skin and hair follicles for up to two weeks after use.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Only 22% of teenage girls in the study knew about PCOS, despite many having symptoms.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Human hair follicle stem cells can help treat bone loss in osteoporosis.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LLLT helps treat hair loss by increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and stimulating growth factors.
6 citations
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
6 citations
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November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering” CGF from platelets helps hair regrowth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Effective treatments for hair loss include minoxidil, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and personalized combination therapies.
November 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” TQC shows promise for better hair regrowth in treating hair loss.
Dr. Min's method for eyebrow and eyelash transplantation is effective, with most hairs regrowing, and proper recovery is crucial for success.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” FUE hair transplantation is safe and effective for improving hair loss in children.
June 2023 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” DN106212, an extract from a plant, is better at promoting hair growth than other tested substances by affecting hair growth factors and follicle development.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and reduces hair loss in women, but more research needed.
May 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” Ayurvedic treatment helped a woman with PCOS conceive and deliver a healthy baby.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than cryotherapy for hair regrowth in alopecia areata but has different side effects.
71 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
44 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 may cause hair loss due to infection stress or treatments.
27 citations
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” Finasteride cream reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism, but more research needed.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
4 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 may promote hair growth and transition hair follicles to the growth phase.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.