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.
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research Role of Non Androgenic Factors in Hair loss and Hair Regrowth
Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
research Diagnosis and treatments of hirsutism: where are we?
Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.
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 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 A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Upadacitinib in Adults and Adolescents With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From the Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Phase 3 Program (UP-AA)
Upadacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata and is safe.
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 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 AUSTRALIAN TRIAL OF TOPICAL MINOXIDIL AND PLACEBO IN EARLY MALE PATTERN BALDNESS
Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
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 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 A randomized placebo-controlled multicentre study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of finasteride for male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (category IIIA chronic nonbacterial prostatitis).
Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
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 A randomized placebo-controlled single-center pilot study of the safety and efficacy of apremilast in subjects with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
research Oral isotretinoin combined with topical clobetasol 0.05% and tacrolimus 0.1% for the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: a randomized controlled trial
Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.
research Re: Long-Term Consequences of Finasteride vs Placebo in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
research Commentary on a Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
research Treatment of refractory hematospermia with Finasteride: A prospective placebo-controlled study
Finasteride effectively treats hematospermia in 3 months without side effects.
research Use of Metformin versus Chromium Picolinate in the Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Chromium picolinate was better tolerated than metformin for PCOS with fewer side effects.
research A randomized, active- and placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride versus placebo and finasteride in the treatment of male subjects with androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
research A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study to assess the efficacy of a 24-week topical treatment by latanoprost 0.1% on hair growth and pigmentation in healthy volunteers with androgenetic alopecia
Latanoprost 0.1% may effectively treat hair loss.
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.
research Effects of finasteride in patients with inflammatory chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot study
Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
research Autologous Concentrated Growth Factors Combined with Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research Ginseng for Health Care: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Korean Literature
Ginseng is possibly safe but its effectiveness is unclear due to poor quality studies and mixed results.
research The effects of pro-, pre- and synbiotics supplementation on polycystic ovary syndrome: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
Probiotics and synbiotics may help with PCOS symptoms, but more research is needed.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.
research Efficacy of topical nanoemulsion (NB-002) for the treatment of distal subungual onychomycosis: A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial
NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
research A randomized, placebo- and active-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter, investigator-blinded study of four treatment regimens of posaconazole in adults with toenail onychomycosis
Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.