October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” USPlus® DERM may help hair growth and reduce hair loss.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling can effectively promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
April 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are effective and safer for severe alopecia areata than glucocorticosteroids.
March 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Older patients without prior JAK inhibitor treatment respond best to tofacitinib for alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” 5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” PRP therapy effectively treats alopecia areata and atrophic acne scars.
December 2023 in “Alzheimer's & dementia” Finasteride may help reduce anxiety and depression in elderly but might cause depression in young men.
September 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is safe and effective for treating obesity in children and teens.
May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” The 675 nm laser treatment significantly increased hair density and reduced symptoms of androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, with no side effects.
September 2022 in “Annals of medicine and surgery” Three siblings with a rare genetic condition had abnormal sexual development and chose different gender identities, needing surgery and therapy.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Supplemental testosterone may lower liver cancer risk in hepatitis C patients.
July 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of convergent research interchange” Cauliflower Mushroom extract may help treat male hair loss by affecting hair growth-related genes.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.
August 2013 in “Circulation Research” Finasteride reduces heart enlargement and improves heart function.
March 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Methylation of the 5-AR2 gene may cause resistance to Finasteride in BPH patients.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
September 2019 in “Zagazig university medical journal” PRP injections can help reduce hair loss in some people with Androgenetic Alopecia.
September 2015 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Inositol and folic acid treatment significantly reduced hair loss and other symptoms in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed for confirmation.
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November 2007 in “Clinical endocrinology” Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.
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December 2003 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.
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July 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.
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March 2004 in “European journal of endocrinology” Spironolactone plus finasteride reduces hirsutism more effectively.
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November 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss starting soon after treatment begins and recovers about 3 months after ending, while tamoxifen does not significantly affect hair growth.
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August 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Aldactone was more effective in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism than Diane, despite having less impact on hormone levels.
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January 1996 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
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January 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Dutasteride mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss but may harm sperm and sexual function.
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March 2006 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Lowering the dose of ziprasidone can cause sudden restlessness and urge to move in patients.
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April 2004 in “Medical veritas” Zinc can reverse hair loss caused by the anthrax vaccine.
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July 2024 in “Biomedicines” Bone marrow cells improved tendon health better than platelet-rich plasma.