Applying thyroid hormones to the scalp can help hair grow.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” Eating well and avoiding synthetic hair products are key for healthy hair.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
April 2008 in “Blackwell Publishing Ltd eBooks” AGA causes permanent hair loss; minoxidil helps men, finasteride helps men, minoxidil somewhat helps women, estrogens/antiandrogens lack evidence for women.
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April 2024 in “JAAD International” AI can accurately measure hair loss severity in alopecia areata.
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September 2002 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with hair loss often feel depressed, while men are more anxious and aggressive.
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Many Korean patients with hair loss, skin allergies, and psoriasis use alternative medicine, but satisfaction is low.
July 2024 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Post-COVID-19 hair loss is different from androgenetic alopecia and can be identified by lower copper and higher selenium levels.
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December 1997 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Spironolactone may help reduce hair loss in androgenic alopecia.
January 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib helped most teenagers with severe hair loss regrow hair and had mild side effects.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating severe hair loss in a Saudi population.
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October 2024 in “Canine Medicine and Genetics” The MLPH gene is not linked to seasonal hair loss in Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs.
October 2022 in “Research, Society and Development” Vitamins and minerals don't significantly affect hair loss treatment in patients with telogen effluvium.
Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment is effective for hair loss and chronic ulcers.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Lithium and zinc together may help reverse hair loss by targeting specific cells.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Lithium and zinc together can reverse hair loss by targeting specific cells.
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” Alopecia areata may appear differently depending on the individual's type of hair loss and scalp condition.
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than latanoprost but has more side effects.
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March 1999 in “PubMed” Common baldness can often be prevented and treated with available methods.
January 2017 in “Scripta Scientifica Vox Studentium” Finasterid 1mg, used for male hair loss, can cause sexual problems in some men, which can last for several months even after stopping the medication.
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July 1984 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy helped increase hair growth in women with hormonal imbalances related to baldness.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” Plum blossom acupuncture and electroacupuncture improved hair growth and quality of life in a woman with chronic hair loss.
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September 2016 in “JCI insight” Tofacitinib is safe and effective for severe alopecia areata, but hair loss may return 2 months after stopping treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sandalore®, a synthetic scent, improved hair loss and satisfaction in women with telogen effluvium.
July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” A new, efficient method has been developed to detect darolutamide and thalidomide, drugs used for certain hair loss and prostate cancer treatments, in pharmaceuticals and body fluids.
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can significantly increase hair count and density in men with pattern baldness, and these improvements can last up to 3 months.