November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Most trichological shampoo ingredients lack strong evidence for effectiveness against hair loss.
Women's hair treatments in ancient Mesopotamia involved amulets, while men's treatments used topical applications.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences” Most young people in Saudi Arabia use cosmetic nutritional supplements for nutrient deficiencies and appearance, but more education on proper use is needed.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy helped regrow hair and stabilize alopecia areata.
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June 2011 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” The modified oriental prescriptions help hair growth and melanin production without irritating the skin.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
April 2019 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription may help treat atherosclerosis with fewer liver side effects than simvastatin.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.
The conclusion is that dermatologists need to improve prescription practices to reduce errors and drug interaction risks.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Some improvements in the aesthetics sector have been made, but patient protection is still lacking due to no compulsory register for practitioners and non-prescription dermal fillers.
August 2024 in “Medicine” Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.
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December 2014 in “Annals of neurology” "Medical marijuana" lacks strong evidence for medical use and is often a way to bypass recreational marijuana laws.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Androgenic alopecia affects men's quality of life more than women's.
Some medications can cause hair loss, and it's important to track when the hair loss starts after taking a new medication.
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July 1993 in “JAMA” Hair loss can be a sign of syphilis, and self-diagnosing based on ads can be risky.
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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.
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March 2024 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Dermatology drug use in Denmark mostly follows expected patterns, but further checks are needed for any misuse.
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January 2005 in “Social Science Research Network” Proscar and Propecia, two drugs with the same ingredient but different dosages, have different prices, showing price discrimination in the pharmaceutical industry.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
January 2026 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Direct-to-consumer telemedicine in Australia needs formal evaluation for safety and quality.
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April 2001 in “PubMed” Vaniqa cream slows unwanted facial hair growth in women.
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January 2014 in “The Pan African medical journal” Minoxidil caused unwanted hair growth in a child, but stopped after stopping treatment.
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Stronger regulation and collaboration are needed to ensure online pharmacies are safe and legitimate.
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May 2022 in “Medicina” Kampo medicine can help treat general fatigue from long COVID.
October 2023 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” Most dermatology drugs in Denmark are used correctly, with few unusual patterns.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The JCCP wants new rules for the UK aesthetics industry to improve safety and standards.