research Pharmacological Treatment of Alopecia
Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
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research A New Era of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
research Childhood alopecia areata: What treatment works best?
Topical immunotherapy with SADBE and DPCP is most effective for short-term hair regrowth in children with severe alopecia areata.
research Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review of Clinical Evidence for Regenerative and Locally Acting Antiandrogen Treatments
Platelet-rich plasma, microneedling with minoxidil, and topical finasteride are promising treatments for hair loss.
research Monilethrix: Beaded hair and hypotrichosis in a child
A 9-year-old girl has a rare hair disorder causing beaded, sparse hair.
research Alopecia Areata Ophiasic with Ciliary Madarosis in A Pediatric Patient: Case Report
A 10-year-old girl with hair and eyelash loss showed significant regrowth after treatment.
research Nanotechnology-based topical treatments for androgenic alopecia
Nanotechnology could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs more effectively.
research Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in a paediatric male
A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
research Tofacitinib in the Management of Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
research Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Management of Alopecia Areata
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may be a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by Alopecia Areata.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Excelents Results in the Treatment of Post-Infectious Telogen Effluvium
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helped significantly in hair recovery for a hair loss condition after infection.
research A rare primary subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma with scalp involvement associated with lupus panniculitis
Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
research Finasteride and Its Potential for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: Evidence to Date
Finasteride may help treat female hair loss, but has risks.
research Female Progressive Scalp Hair Loss Associated with Ovarian Thecoma
A woman's hair loss was linked to a rare hormone-secreting ovarian tumor, treated with surgery and hair loss medication.
research Maintaining the folliculogenicity of adult cultured epidermal cells
The research shows a potential way to regenerate hair using adult cells that have been grown and guided to produce new hair fibers.
research Moniletherix
Monilethrix causes short, fragile hair with no specific treatment available.
research Corrective Hair Restoration Techniques for the Aesthetic Problems of Temperoparietal Flaps
Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
research Managing hair loss
Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
research S124 Variants of myxoid cysts: Diagnosis and treatment
Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.
research Pharmacotherapy of androgenetic alopecia – a literature review
Combination therapy for hair loss can improve results and reduce side effects.
research Relative efficacy of microneedling in the treatment of pattern hair loss: a protocol for a systematic review with network meta-analysis
Microneedling may be an effective treatment for pattern hair loss.
research A case of cicatricial female pattern hair loss
A 36-year-old woman with worsening hair loss over 10 years was treated with various medications, and after six months, her hair loss did not worsen significantly.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature.
Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
research SELF-CARE OF MALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS – Selfcare Journal
Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
research Hair diameter vs. hair density in male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
research Hair Diseases (Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia)
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
research Hair’s the Question“?”: Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)
Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing Female Pattern Hair Loss in women.
research Female pattern hair loss: Current treatment concepts
Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.
research Androgenetic alopecia in men and women
Topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in over 50% of men and women.
research Microneedling for androgenetic alopecia not responding to conventional treatment
Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.