research Alert to US physicians: DHEA, widely used as an OTC androgen supplement, may exacerbate COVID-19
The over-the-counter supplement DHEA could make COVID-19 worse, especially in diabetics and people with G6PD deficiency.
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research Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview
Some breast cancer patients on hormone therapy experience hair loss, and treatments like certain topical inhibitors and supplements may help without harming their cancer prognosis.
research Safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of erectile dysfunction: a prospective randomized controlled study
PRP injections are not proven effective for treating erectile dysfunction.
research Treatment of alopecia areata with the janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib: A retrospective cohort study
Upadacitinib improved hair regrowth and quality of life in alopecia areata patients with minimal side effects.
research Three Considerations Before Advising 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors for Chemoprevention
5-α-reductase inhibitors don't prevent prostate cancer but may reduce unnecessary biopsies.
research Topical minoxidil in alopecia areata: a double-blind trial
Topical minoxidil showed limited effectiveness for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research [Protective effects of coenzyme Q10 on the adverse reactions of anthracycline antibiotics: using double blind method--with special reference to hair loss].
Coenzyme Q10 may protect liver function but doesn't reduce hair loss from anthracycline antibiotics.
research Piperonylic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Activation of EGFR and Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway
Piperonylic acid may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
research Systematic review: The platelet-rich plasma use in female androgenetic alopecia as effective autologous treatment of regenerative plastic surgery
Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
research Proxalutamide Reduction of Mortality Rate in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Depends on Treatment Duration – an Exploratory Analysis of the Proxa-Rescue AndroCoV Trial
Completing a 14-day proxalutamide treatment significantly lowers death rates in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
research Therapeutic use of caffeine in dermatology: A literature review
Caffeine may benefit skin and hair health but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in dermatology.
research 544 Alopecia areata lesions show significant changes in immune and keratin biomarkers that correlate with clinical improvement with oral Janus kinase inhibitors PF-06651600 (JAK3) and PF-06700841 (TYK2/JAK1)
Oral JAK inhibitors improved alopecia areata by modulating immune responses and boosting hair growth.
research Pregnancy and the hair growth cycle: anagen induction against hair growth disruption using Nourkrin® with Marilex®, a proteoglycan replacement therapy
Nourkrin® with Marilex® may increase hair count by 35.7% in postpartum hair loss.
research Clinical Efficacy of a Cosmetic Treatment by Crescina® Human Follicle Stem Cell on Healthy Males with Androgenetic Alopecia
Crescina® lotion helps reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia.
research Coenzyme Q10 has anti-aging effects on human hair
Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce aging in human hair.
research Saw palmetto and finasteride in the treatment of category-iii prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
research Management of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata management involves explaining the condition, using treatments like steroids and immunotherapy, and providing support like counseling and wigs.
research Patient-Reported Hair Loss and Its Impacts as Measured by the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument in Patients Treated with Ritlecitinib: The ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 Randomized Clinical Trial
Ritlecitinib improved hair regrowth and emotional well-being in some alopecia areata patients.
research Efficacy and safety of metformin for melasma treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Topical metformin effectively treats melasma with minimal side effects.
research FDA approves Pfizer's JAK inhibitor for adolescents with alopecia areata hair loss
The FDA approved a new Pfizer drug for hair loss in teens.
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 Androgen Receptor Inhibitors in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Efficacy and Safety Profiles of Clascoterone 1% Cream
Clascoterone 1% cream is a promising new treatment for acne.
research Managing Skin Ageing as a Modifiable Disorder—The Clinical Application of Nourella® Dual Approach Comprising a Nano-Encapsulated Retinoid, Retilex-A® and a Skin Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy, Vercilex®
Nourella® effectively improves skin thickness and elasticity, reversing aging signs.
research Drug-induced gynecomastia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research The effect and mechanism of YH0618 granule on chemotherapy- induced hair loss in patients with breast cancer: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial
YH0618 granule may help prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
research Preparation and clinical evaluation of Finastride gel in the treatment of idiopathic Hirsutism
Finasteride gel effectively and safely reduces hair thickness in women with excessive hair growth.
research The role of pre-operative androgen stimulation in hypospadias surgery.
Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
research Key Clinical Trials in BPH
Alpha-blockers and Finasteride effectively manage BPH symptoms long-term.
research [Photographic documentation of the effectiveness of 1 mg. oral finasteride in treatment of androgenic alopecia in the man in routine general practice in Switzerland].
1 mg/day oral finasteride significantly improves hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.