research Finasteride and androgenic alopecia; from therapeutic options to medical implications
Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.
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research Controversies in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: The history of finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Patchy alopecia areata sparing gray hairs: a case series
Patchy alopecia areata can affect only pigmented hairs, leaving gray hairs untouched.
research A small dose of botulinum toxin A is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia in Chinese patients
Small Botox dose effectively treats hair loss in Chinese men.
research Are hand preference and sexual orientation possible predicting factors for finasteride adverse effects in male androgenic alopecia?
Hand preference and sexual orientation may predict finasteride side effects in male hair loss.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis due to therapeutic sensitizer as complication of contact immunotherapy in alopecia areata
Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
research Epidemiological Trends in Alopecia Areata at the Global, Regional, and National Levels
Cases of alopecia areata and its impact on life quality rose globally, but when adjusted for age, the rates decreased, especially in poorer regions.
research The effectiveness of combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
research Androgenetic alopecia: effects of oral finasteride on hormone profile, reproduction and sexual function
Finasteride safely treats hair loss without harming hormones or reproduction, but may slightly reduce sexual function.
research Post-Finasteride Adverse Effects in Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report of Vitiligo
Finasteride may cause vitiligo, sexual issues, and depression; better treatments and predicting side effects needed.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Gender Minority Patients
AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
research Pediatric androgenetic alopecia: A review
Early diagnosis and treatment, like topical minoxidil, can prevent hair loss in children.
research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization
Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.
research Alopecia: Association with Resistance to Thyroid Hormones
A specific thyroid hormone resistance mutation may be linked to different types of hair loss.
research Low-level laser therapy and narrative review of other treatment modalities in androgenetic alopecia
LLLT is a safe, promising hair loss treatment, but more research needed.
research Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese medicine may help hair growth and reduce hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research The diagnosis of androgenetic alopecia in children: Considerations of pathophysiological plausibility
AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.
research Drug Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: First Italian Questionnaire Survey on What Dermatologists Think about Finasteride
Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.
research Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.
research Anidulafungin-Induced Alopecia
A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
research Evaluation of apoptosis regulatory markers in androgenetic alopecia
Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Effective combination therapy with high concentration of Minoxidil and Carboxygas in resistant Androgenetic alopecia: Report of nine cases
High concentration Minoxidil and Carboxygas effectively treated resistant hair loss with no side effects.
research Dermoscopic pre‐ and posttreatment evaluation in patients with androgenetic alopecia on platelet‐rich plasma—A prospective study
PRP treatment improves hair count, density, and reduces hair loss in AGA patients.
research The evaluation of JAK inhibitors on effect and safety in alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 2018 patients
JAK inhibitors help hair regrowth in alopecia areata but have a high risk of side effects.
research Braids or Pony-Tail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research Connubial Androgenetic Alopecia
Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
research Persistent Panniculitis in Dermatomyositis
Panniculitis in dermatomyositis is rare, more common in women, and may persist despite treatment.
research Alopecia y microbioma: ¿futura diana terapéutica?
The document concludes that changing the scalp's microbiome might be a new way to treat hair loss.
research Influence of Postoperative Finasteride Therapy on Recurrence of Gynecomastia After Mastectomy in Men Taking Finasteride for Alopecia
Finasteride may not affect gynecomastia recurrence after mastectomy.