research Treatment Options for Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.
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research Efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib in the treatment of adults with alopecia areata: Phase 2 results from a randomized controlled study
Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Sexual dysfunction in subjects treated with inhibitors of 5α-reductase for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis
Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
research Growth hormone substitution in adult growth hormone‐deficient men augments androgen effects on the skin
Growth hormone therapy boosts androgen effects on skin in men.
research Methotrexate for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Methotrexate for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis
Methotrexate is not proven to maintain remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Minoxidil (Mx) as a prophylaxis of doxorubicin – induced alopecia
Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research Interventions for chronic pruritus of unknown origin
Serlopitant may help reduce itch, but more research is needed.
research Effects of tocotrienol supplementation on hair growth in human volunteers.
Tocotrienol supplements significantly increased hair growth in people with hair loss.
research SYK inhibitor entospletinib prevents ocular and skin GVHD in mice
Entospletinib effectively prevents eye and skin GVHD in mice.
research Alefacept for Severe Alopecia Areata
Alefacept does not effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
research Effect of finasteride and/or terazosin on serum PSA: Results of VA cooperative study #359
Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
research Evidence-based treatments for female pattern hair loss: a summary of a Cochrane systematic review
Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP therapy increases hair density for androgenetic alopecia.
research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata
1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
research Effect of resveratrol on menstrual cyclicity, hyperandrogenism and metabolic profile in women with PCOS
Resveratrol improved menstrual regularity and reduced hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Metformin influence on hormone levels at birth, in PCOS mothers and their newborns
Metformin taken during pregnancy increases SHBG in newborns but doesn't change other hormone levels in mothers or babies.
research Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
research Caffeine improves barrier function in male skin
Caffeine improves male skin's barrier function.
research Pharmacokinetics of a new testosterone transdermal delivery system, TDS®‐testosterone in healthy males
The new testosterone patch works as well as the gel.
research Androgenetic alopecia treated with topical minoxidil
Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
research Is hormonal treatment still an option in acne today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research A pilot study evaluating the efficacy of topically applied niacin derivatives for treatment of female pattern alopecia
Niacin derivatives may increase hair fullness in women with hair loss.
research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata.
1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth for severe alopecia areata.
research Regeneration of Chronic Wounds with Allogeneic Platelet Gel versus Hydrogel Treatment: a Prospective Study
Allogeneic platelet gel heals chronic wounds better than hydrogel.
research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.
research 5α-reductase inhibitors/finasteride
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for prostate enlargement, reducing prostate volume and related symptoms.
research Treatment of Keratosis Pilaris With 810-nm Diode Laser
The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
research Safety and efficacy analysis of liposomal insulin-like growth factor-1 in a fluid gel formulation for hair-loss treatment in a hamster model
Liposomal IGF-1 safely and effectively treats hair loss in hamsters.
research Topical Calcipotriol for Preventive Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars
Calcipotriol doesn't prevent hypertrophic scars, but keratinocyte activation is important in scar formation.