April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet Rich Plasma can potentially help in restoring hair loss, but more research with larger groups is needed to confirm its effectiveness and standardize its use.
The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
July 2016 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” PRP is effective in treating male pattern baldness.
Minoxidil shampoo showed slight hair growth but needs longer testing for clear results.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” A 0.5 mm microneedle depth is more effective for increasing hair density in treating hair loss.
Propecia users with Androgenic Alopecia experienced a lower quality of life and more serious side effects compared to those using Minoxidil.
July 2015 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with androgenetic alopecia, both men and women, are more likely to develop heart diseases in the future.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The combination of oral finasteride and dutasteride with topical minoxidil effectively promotes new hair growth in most people, with minimal side effects.
December 2013 in “Tehran University Medical Journal TUMS Publications” People with androgenetic alopecia may have higher cholesterol and triglycerides, suggesting a higher risk of heart disease.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
June 2010 in “Chin J Postgrad Med” Using prednisone, zinc, and minoxidil together effectively treats hair loss with long-term benefits and is safe to use.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
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January 1984 in “PubMed” Spironolactone treatment reduced hair growth and androgen levels in hirsute women, but the overall effectiveness was just adequate.
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February 2006 in “Analytical Biochemistry” New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets.
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Both hair tonic and gel with Angiopteris evecta extract effectively stimulate hair growth.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Adenosine led to higher patient satisfaction than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
October 2023 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” New, eco-friendly methods accurately measure TDF and FNS in a new urologic medication.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” Hair tonic with equal parts Moringa and rambutan leaf extracts grew rabbit hair longer and heavier than the control product.
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Smaller reticle sizes are as accurate as the standard size for measuring hair density in hair restoration.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” A new semi-automatic hair implanter could make hair transplants easier, more successful, and more accessible.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride may increase iris billowing risk during surgery, similar to tamsulosin.
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July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
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February 2009 in “Clinical Genetics” New genes linked to male pattern baldness were found on chromosome 20p11.