January 2026 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in Australia needs formal evaluation for safety and quality.
December 2025 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Keratin 19 may help diagnose and treat certain types of permanent hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract safely improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
July 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Non-ablative fractional laser treatment safely improves hair growth and scalp appearance.
May 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Filgotinib completely reversed hair loss in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia universalis.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo, but more research is needed.
December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
September 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both treatment combinations improved hair growth similarly and were safe.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Combining TRA and latanoprost is most effective for treating localized alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” JAK inhibitors are safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may worsen hangover symptoms when combined with alcohol.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased energy use in Pik3r1-related insulin resistance isn't due to Ucp1 thermogenesis.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
December 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
Changes in gut and skin bacteria are linked to different hair loss conditions, and treatments like fecal transplants and probiotics might help, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Increased awareness and research are needed to prevent hair loss from cosmetic procedures.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Botulinum toxin might help with some scalp conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.
June 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New injection methods for hair loss treatment show promise but need more research.
April 2023 in “Neurology” Valproic acid is a more effective treatment for vomiting in Alexander disease than other medications, with few side effects.
Tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss and improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata and Sjögren's syndrome, but long-term treatment might be necessary.
April 2023 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Birth control pills and antiandrogens are the most effective medicines for excessive body hair in women, but combining them with other treatments and psychological support is best.
January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Hair loss is not clearly linked to COVID-19 vaccination in Egyptians.
September 2022 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Blocking IL-17 might help treat the hair loss condition Lichen planopilaris.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The registry showed that tofacitinib is promising for treating hair loss in children with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.