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Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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research Tofacitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata and variants: A study of 90 patients
Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.
research Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men—A Review of the Prevalence and Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.
research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research Advances in the management of alopecia areata
New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.
research An open-label phase II study of the safety and efficacy of etanercept for the therapy of hidradenitis suppurativa
Etanercept is safe and may help improve hidradenitis suppurativa, but more research is needed.
research Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Ameliorative Impact of High Inositol Diet on the Insulin Resistance and Metabolite Hormones among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Eating a high inositol diet significantly improves insulin resistance and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
research Effects of olive leaf extract supplementation on systemic markers of tissue aging and remodeling in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial with exploratory skin outcomes
Olive leaf extract may help reduce aging signs in postmenopausal women.
research Placebo‐controlled dose‐effect studies with topical minoxidil 2% or 5% in male‐patterned hair loss treated with oral finasteride employing an analytical and exhaustive study protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Hair loss in older women: supplement to increase scalp hair thickness and reduce hair loss
The supplement reduces hair loss and increases hair thickness in older women.
research Efficacy of Fire Needle Therapy Combined with Doxycycline Hydrochloride in the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Combining fire needle therapy with doxycycline improves severe acne more than doxycycline alone.
research [Artículo traducido] Comparación entre la aplicación subcutánea vs. subcutánea e intramuscular combinada de toxina botulínica para el tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética: un ensayo clínico aleatorizado
Botulinum toxin A does not significantly improve hair density or thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
research Randomized clinical trial comparing 5% and 1% topical minoxidil for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
research Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG)*
Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
research Effects of Reflexology Massage on Hair Regrowth After Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia Among Women with Cancer: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Reflexology massage helps hair regrowth in women after chemotherapy.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dutasteride 0.5 mg once daily in male patients with male pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study
Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
research Efficacy of betamethasone valerate foam formulation in comparison with betamethasone dipropionate lotion in the treatment of mild‐to‐moderate alopecia areata: A multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, investigator‐blinded trial
Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
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.
research Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil 2% versus topical bimatoprost 0.01% versus topical bimatoprost 0.03% in treatment of eyebrow hypotrichosis: a randomized controlled trial
Bimatoprost 0.03% is as effective as minoxidil 2% for eyebrow growth.
research The growth of human scalp hair mediated by visible red light laser and LED sources in males
Red light therapy at 655 nm significantly improved hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Sublingual tofacitinib for alopecia areata: a roll‐over pilot clinical trial and analysis of pharmacokinetics
The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
research The effect of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Efficacy of Placental-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome Therapy in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinical Trial Study
Placental stem cell exosome therapy improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
research Oral zinc sulphate in treatment of patients with thallium poisoning: A clinical therapeutic trial
Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, especially for skin and hair symptoms.
research The BJUI's clinical trials initiative
The BJUI supports clinical trials as key for unbiased medical evidence and works to enhance their design, reporting, and discussion.
research Oral zinc sulphate in treatment of patients with thallium poisoning: A clinical therapeutic trial
Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
research Microneedling plus topical dutasteride solution for androgenetic alopecia: a randomized placebo‐controlled study
Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.