January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Botulinum toxin type A effectively reduces pain in hair loss disorders.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” Cacumen Platycladi extract can safely and effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair density.
August 2025 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” Microneedles with minoxidil and nitric oxide improve hair growth effectively and painlessly.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” A 6-year-old boy's leg hair loss was due to friction from sitting cross-legged, and it usually resolves on its own.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling mildly regrows hair in androgenetic alopecia but not in other types.
June 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
February 2024 in “Cosmetics” The conclusion is that new plant-based treatments for hair loss may work by targeting certain enzymes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cinchona succirubra extract with caffeine improves hair growth and reduces hair loss.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
January 2018 in “The journal of the convergence on culture technology” Astringent persimmon fruit extract can promote hair growth.
PRP injections are a simple, safe, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss.
GHK-Cu and propolis may help prevent scalp aging and hair loss.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
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July 2023 in “Nature Medicine” The FDA approved a new Pfizer drug for hair loss in teens.
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March 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Clove oil in emu oil helps condition hair and promote hair growth.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
COVID-19 can trigger a relapsing form of hair loss, requiring long-term treatment strategies.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” Balanced selenium intake from wheat is crucial for preventing hair loss.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Xtressé™ gummies are safe and may help improve hair in women with non-scarring hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” A 10% MSC secretome hair tonic best promotes hair growth in alopecia.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil may improve nail growth and appearance.
August 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics” Certain herbal compounds might help prevent hair loss in menopausal women by activating Vitamin D receptors.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More people are using online platforms for hair loss treatment due to convenience and privacy.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Minoxidil, a medicine initially for high blood pressure, can stimulate hair growth and is promising for treating hair loss, but it may cause side effects like itching and dizziness.