December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Herbal treatments are effective and preferred for hair loss with fewer side effects.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
November 2017 in “Pediatrics in Review” A 4-year-old girl with hair loss was diagnosed with early-onset trichotillomania and improved with behavioral interventions.
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September 1998 in “BMJ” Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” Different tests are used to see how hair care products affect hair, and choosing the right test is important for accurate results.
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” HairMax LaserComb® effectively promotes hair growth and stops hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious side effects.
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
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July 2011 in “Fertility and Sterility” An mFG score of 5 or more indicates above-normal hair growth in Southern Chinese women.
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Spironolactone most effective for hirsutism, but has side effects.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and reduces shedding in women.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss with low doses showing good liver tolerance.
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January 1998 in “European Urology” Finasteride works best in 6 months and lasts 6 years.
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June 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different factors help diagnose and treat hair loss accurately.
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July 1989 in “Postgraduate medical journal” Spironolactone did not make hair thinner in women with excess hair growth.
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May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” European dermatological guidelines vary in quality, with some highly rated, but improvements are needed in applicability and consistency.
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June 2010 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Treating hirsutism in women often requires a mix of medications and cosmetic methods for best results.
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February 1989 in “Fertility and sterility” Cimetidine did not reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
14 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.