April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In-person laser treatments help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found that Temporal Triangular Alopecia often starts in early childhood, mainly affects the left side of the scalp, and has no effective treatment except surgery.
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Light therapy can stimulate hair growth and is more effective when started early, but more research is needed on its long-term effects and optimal use.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps detect early complications in hair transplants and ensures quality in the procedure.
January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
October 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” PRP injection for hair growth can cause reversible vision loss due to inflammatory optic neuropathy.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
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June 2017 in “Medical lasers” A treatment combining laser energy and injections improved hair loss and unexpectedly also reduced hair graying.
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer hairs than the manual method.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising treatment for hair loss, believed to extend the life cycle of hair follicles and prevent their shrinkage.
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” A woman with a unique syndrome similar to TRPS has a genetic change near the TRPS1 gene, affecting its regulation.
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June 2015 in “Chinese journal of natural medicines/Zhongguo tianran yaowu/Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines” Tripterygium wilfordii multiglycoside effectively reduced prostate enlargement in rats without harmful effects.
January 2019 in “11th World congress for hair research”
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR 678 and QR678 Neo treatments are effective for hair loss in women with PCOS.
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February 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” PRP therapy is effective for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and scar treatment.
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September 1972 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” PCPA induces hypersexual behavior in male rats regardless of age or castration status.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Botulinum toxin type A and platelet-rich plasma together boost hair growth by activating specific growth pathways.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ixekizumab may be an effective first treatment for a rare skin condition causing hair loss.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP may help with hair regrowth in male pattern baldness, but more research is needed.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur in the area where hair was taken for a transplant.
November 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” PT-20 did not significantly improve gray hair repigmentation.
January 2020 in “ISP medicine” PRP shows promise in treating hair loss by promoting cell growth.
October 2022 in “Journal of ophthalmology” Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.
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May 2020 in “BMC complementary medicine and therapies” Polygonum multiflorum extract helps hair grow longer and fights the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.