research The placebo effect and randomized trials: analysis of conventional medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
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research Randomized controlled evaluator blinded study of dutasteride versus finasteride in men with androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
research Psychological characteristics of women with androgenetic alopecia: a controlled study
Women with AGA often face anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem; psychological support is important.
research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Incidence of serious infectious events with methotrexate treatment: Metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials
Methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has a serious infection rate of about two per 100 patient-years.
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 Antagonism of NMDA receptors as a potential treatment for Down syndrome: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research Efficacy, safety and dose response of STS01, a topical controlled release nanoparticle formulation (dithranol/Prosilic), in adults with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata: A randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 2 trial
STS01 1% effectively promotes hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
research Preclinical and Clinical Studies Demonstrate That the Proprietary Herbal Extract DA-5512 Effectively Stimulates Hair Growth and Promotes Hair Health
DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
research Combined analysis of two multicenter studies of finasteride 5 mg in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride 5 mg effectively reduces urinary symptoms and PSA levels in men with enlarged prostates, with few sexual side effects.
research A systematic review of randomized controlled trials assessing phytochemicals and natural ingredients for skin and hair care
Natural ingredients can improve skin and hair, but more research is needed.
research Systematic review and quality analysis of studies on the efficacy of topical diphenylcyclopropenone treatment for alopecia areata
Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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 Safety and Efficacy of Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract for Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia: A 16-Week Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
research Relative efficacy of minoxidil in combination with other treatments for androgenic alopecia: a network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials
Combining minoxidil with other treatments is more effective for hair growth than using minoxidil alone.
research Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Injection for Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
PRP injections don't significantly help with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
research Effects of photobiomodulation therapy for androgenic alopecia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
research Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial
Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
research A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical study of hair regeneration using adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract in androgenetic alopecia
ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Topical Botanical in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Vehicle-Controlled Study
Topical botanical lotion increases hair density and improves quality of life in women with hair loss.
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 Efficacy of topical caffeine in male androgenetic alopecia
Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
research What is the best treatment for female pattern hair loss?
Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
research Changes in hair weight and hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia after treatment with finasteride, 1 mg, daily
Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.
research Efficacy and Safety of Bimatoprost 0.01% for the Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost 0.01% effectively and safely improves eyebrow growth.
research USE OF TOPICAL MINOXIDIL THERAPY FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA IN WOMEN
Minoxidil helps hair growth and reduces shedding in women.
research Delaying treatment in male-pattern hair loss affects the therapeutic response
Delaying hair loss treatment reduces its effectiveness.
research Improvement in androgenetic alopecia in 53-76-year-old men using oral finasteride
Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.
research Systemic treatments for alopecia areata: A systematic review
No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.
research How effective is intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide compared with topical treatments in inducing and maintaining hair growth in patients with alopecia areata? A Critically Appraised Topic
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.