August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
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August 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 13 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Washing hair daily is better and preferred, with no negative effects.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
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September 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
The product made from plant extracts was tested for treating hair loss caused by genetics.