research Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
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research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Enzyme (SULT1A1) genetic variants predicts response to oral minoxidil treatment for female pattern hair loss
Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
research Improved Efficacy of Low-Dose Spironolactone and Metformin Combination Than Either Drug Alone in the Management of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Six-Month, Open-Label Randomized Study
Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.
research Persistent Sexual Dysfunction and Suicidal Ideation in Young Men Treated with Low-Dose Finasteride: A Pharmacovigilance Study
Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.
research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Administration Is Effective for Treatment of Hirsutism in Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study
Low-dose finasteride reduces excessive hair growth in teenage girls safely and affordably.
research Change in Prostate Specific Antigen Concentration in Men with Prostate Specific Antigen Less than 2.5 ng/ml Taking Low Dose Finasteride or Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-dose finasteride and dutasteride reduce PSA levels by 27.8% in men with male androgenetic alopecia.
research The Pharmacokinetics of 2.5- to 10-mg Oral Doses of Minoxidil in Healthy Volunteers
This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.
research Case series of oral minoxidil for androgenetic and traction alopecia: Tolerability & the five C’s of oral therapy
Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.
research Oral Minoxidil: A Possible New Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil may improve hair loss in men and women, but has some side effects.
research Oral Minoxidil for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Efficacy of Betamethasone Oral Mini-Pulse Therapy in the Treatment of Lichen Planus
Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
research Low‐Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% to Bring a Sustainable Hair Regrowth Activity
Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
research Treatment of chronic telogen effluvium with oral minoxidil: A retrospective study
Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with CTE, with no major side effects.
research Oral minoxidil bio‐activation by hair follicle outer root sheath cell sulfotransferase enzymes predicts clinical efficacy in female pattern hair loss
Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
research Evaluation of the effects of a low dose of on stem cell morphology and proliferation
Low doses of Asiasari radix extract boost stem cell growth without changing their shape.
research A Prospective Study of Cutaneous Adverse Events Induced by Low-Dose Alpha-Interferon Treatment for Malignant Melanoma
Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.
research Sequential high‐ and low‐dose systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe childhood alopecia areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research An Open, Randomized, Comparative Study of Oral Finasteride and 5% Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
research Metabolism of Minoxidil, a New Hypotensive Agent 11: Biotransformation following Oral Administration to Rats, Dogs, and Monkeys
Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.
research A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism
All treatments reduce hair growth; low dose flutamide most effective with fewer side effects.
research Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata: a roll‐over pilot clinical trial and analysis of pharmacokinetics
The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
research Garlic Exosomes Promote Hair Growth Through the Wnt/β-catenin Pathway and Growth Factors
Garlic can help hair grow by activating certain growth pathways, and it works whether you eat it or apply it to your scalp.
research A Randomized Trial of Oral DHEA Treatment for Sexual Function, Well-Being, and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women with Low Libido
DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.
research Significant effects of mild endogenous hormonal changes in humans: considerations for low-dose testing.
Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.
research Significant Effects of Mild Endogenous Hormonal Changes in Humans: Considerations for Low-Dose Testing
Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.
research Methotrexate for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Commonly prescribed medications associated with alopecia
Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
research Acute Toxicity Evaluation of Ficus Platyphylla Methanolic Leaf Extract on Wistar Rats
Ficus platyphylla leaf extract is likely safe in high doses for rats.
research The Pathological Culprit of Neuropathic Skin Pain in Long COVID-19 Patients: A Case Series
Long COVID-19 patients with skin pain might have a nerve condition that responds to a medication called gabapentin.
research Semaglutide Treatment of Excessive Body Weight in Obese PCOS Patients Unresponsive to Lifestyle Programs
Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.