May 1999 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Finasteride helps increase or maintain hair in most men but can cause sexual side effects and should not be used by women, especially during pregnancy.
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
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May 2016 in “Cochrane library” Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
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January 2004 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
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December 2020 in “Brain Sciences” Indian herbs like Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica may help memory, but more research is needed.
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March 2017 in “Current Clinical Pharmacology” Dutasteride is becoming a popular hair loss treatment, proving more effective than finasteride with similar side effects.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” DMG-Na may improve blood flow and help hair growth without side effects.
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
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June 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” New medicines that block a specific pathway are showing promise for treating severe hair loss but need more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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October 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
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March 2012 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” The body's change of testosterone into DHT is not necessary for testosterone's muscle and sexual effects.
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July 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Kali carbonicum helped regrow beard hair and reduce anxiety in a man with alopecia areata barbae.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying DMG-Na to the skin increases blood flow and may help with skin conditions.
November 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” The conclusion is that future trials should report specific details about the PRP composition to better understand its effects on urologic conditions.
Melatonin applied to the scalp helps treat early-stage hair loss in men and women.
Millet extract, wheat germ oil, L-cystine, and calcium pantothenate reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in women with diffuse alopecia.
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December 2014 in “PubMed” Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.
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December 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
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June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
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November 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Upadacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata and is safe.