research Over-the-counter drugs against hair loss
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.
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research 203 Rebalance of the scalp microbiota by a multifunctional ingredient
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men not helped by finasteride, with minimal side effects.
research Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial
Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
research Formulation and evaluation of herbal shampoo
The herbal shampoo is effective, safe, and a natural alternative to regular shampoos.
research 17-Beta-Hydroxy-Steroid-Dehydrogenases in Hair Follicles of Normal and Bald Scalp: A Histochemical Study
research 212 Screening of new agents for hair growth and their mechanisms of action
Two new compounds were found that could promote hair growth as well or better than minoxidil.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil for persistent chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced alopecia in a pediatric female patient
research Activity Test of Combination of Binahong Leaf Extract (Anredera Cordifolia) and Lemongrass Extract (Cymbopogon citratus) as Antifungal Againt Pityrosporum ovale
The combination of binahong leaf and lemongrass extracts effectively fights dandruff-causing fungus.
research Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia with Cimetidine
Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
research Topical MK-386 (M), an inhibitor of 5α-reductase (5αr) type I, suppresses sebum dht.
MK-386 reduces sebum DHT levels.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia
research Evaluation of Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.
research O USO DA FINASTERIDA NO TRATAMENTO DE ACNE VULGAR E ALOPECIA ANDROGENÉTICA
Topical finasteride effectively treats hair loss and acne with fewer side effects than oral forms.
research Assessment of male pattern androgenic alopecia with topical niosomal minoxidil
Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
research Leveraging Multifaceted Polyphenol Interactions: An Approach for Hair Loss Mitigation
Tannic acid can reduce hair loss by 56.2% by coating hair and releasing beneficial molecules.
research Efficacy of topical nanoemulsion (NB-002) for the treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis: A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial
NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research The relative effect of monotherapy with 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors and minoxidil for female pattern hair loss: A network meta‐analysis study
Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp with Excellent Response to Isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin effectively treated the man's painful scalp condition and hair loss.
research 51297 Low dose oral minoxidil in COVID-19-associated telogen effluvium. A retrospective analysis of 69 patients.
Low-dose oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in COVID-19-related hair loss with few side effects.
research NUMERICAL DESCRIPTOR COMPUTATION OF ALOPECIA DRUGS USING COM – POLYNOMIAL
Numerical methods help analyze alopecia drugs' properties effectively.
research Lasers in Onychomycosis
Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
research Design and characterisation of topical emulgel containing neem oil for its antidandruff properties
The neem oil emulgel effectively treats dandruff and is easy to use on the scalp.
research The change of copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium contents in the scalp hair of healthy females and the efficacy of herbal extract shampoo treatment
Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Activity in SZ95 Sebocytes and HaCaT Keratinocytes In Vitro
The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
research Topical finasteride for male and female pattern hair loss: Is it a safe and effective alternative?
Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
research Successful Management of Dermatophytosis in a Desi Short Hair Domestic Kitten
The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
research Trichororrhexis Nodosa of the Scalp Attributable to Calcium Hydroxide.
Calcium hydroxide in an ayurvedic product caused hair breakage.
research Novel and established potassium channel openers stimulate hair growth in vitromodes of action in hair follicles.: implications for their
Potassium channel openers like minoxidil boost hair growth.