April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.
Low-level laser therapy reduces symptoms and inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2017 in “Journal of endourology” The journal retracted an article due to inaccurate statistics and asked the authors to revise and resubmit it.
43 citations
,
November 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept does not effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
1647 citations
,
June 2014 in “BMJ” Evidence-based medicine needs improvement to better tailor treatments to individual patients.
407 citations
,
January 2008 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Glucocorticoid corticosteroids improve muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but can cause side effects.
110 citations
,
August 2014 in “International journal of cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
92 citations
,
June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
38 citations
,
February 2019 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Dutasteride more effectively treats hair loss than finasteride, but may increase risk of altered libido.
33 citations
,
April 2015 in “Cochrane library” Some medicines can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to compare treatments and consider side effects.
32 citations
,
October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
30 citations
,
February 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
28 citations
,
May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.
23 citations
,
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
22 citations
,
August 2015 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” The study aims to find the best treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy by comparing various options.
19 citations
,
October 2018 in “Medicine” Oriental herbal medicine with moxibustion may improve pregnancy rates and other symptoms in PCOS, but more high-quality research is needed.
18 citations
,
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.
13 citations
,
August 2018 in “Life sciences” Kang-ai injection with platinum-based chemotherapy improves tumor response and immune function while reducing side effects in advanced lung cancer.
12 citations
,
June 2023 in “JAMA network open” JAK inhibitors effectively improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata with an acceptable safety profile.
12 citations
,
December 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New oral treatments for adult hair loss show promise, especially JAK inhibitors, with mild side effects.
10 citations
,
May 2024 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser hair removal effectively reduces hidradenitis suppurativa symptoms with few side effects.
10 citations
,
January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Metformin helps treat moderate-to-severe acne when used with other treatments.
9 citations
,
April 2024 in “Heliyon” Probiotics may help with hair growth and dandruff, but more research is needed.
8 citations
,
January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Cinobufacin with chemotherapy improves treatment response and quality of life in advanced breast cancer patients while reducing some side effects.
7 citations
,
September 2024 in “Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research” Palbociclib generally maintains or improves quality of life in advanced breast cancer patients.
7 citations
,
April 2008 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Acarbose may improve PCOS symptoms and fertility, but more research is needed.
6 citations
,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP therapy helps slow hair loss and increases hair thickness.
5 citations
,
November 2021 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
4 citations
,
February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Tai Chi and Wuqinxi, combined with medication, effectively lower blood pressure.
4 citations
,
December 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Topical metformin effectively treats melasma with minimal side effects.