Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
The new minoxidil gel may improve hair loss treatment by staying on the scalp longer and penetrating better.
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January 2004 in “Japanese journal of geriatrics” Male hormones can cause hair loss, but treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, and targeting TGF-B1 could be a future solution.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles have diverse applications, including promising cancer treatments and hair growth solutions.
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.
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January 1989 Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery helps improve hair growth.
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Bimatoprost may help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Breezula® may be more effective than Minoxidil in promoting hair growth by reducing a hair growth inhibitor.
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
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September 1991 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil caused a skin reaction in a woman.
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September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Therapeutic Innovation.” The rice water hair mask effectively moisturizes, strengthens, and protects hair.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
December 2025 in “PubMed” The minoxidil and finasteride foam remains stable and effective for 180 days at room temperature.
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July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions in some users.
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
December 1990 in “PubMed” Topical 17 alpha-propylmesterolone increases hair cell growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
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May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Pumpkin Seed Oil in niosomes may help treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pigmented concealing powders can improve the look of hair density for people with hair loss but need daily application and may not work well in wet conditions.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
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August 2016 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Using cetirizine on the skin and taking vitamin D can help increase hair growth in children with hair loss from ectodermal dysplasia.
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July 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A woman's hair loss after COVID-19 was likely due to a mix of pressure-induced alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.
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September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Adipose-derived stem cell exosomes and AI can improve personalized skincare by offering anti-aging benefits and precise product customization.
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April 2020 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Microneedling with triamcinolone helps hair regrowth in ophiasis alopecia areata.
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July 2016 in “Prescriber” Minoxidil and spironolactone slow hair loss in women.