research Topical agents for hair growth promotion: what is out there?
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
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research Abstract 1718: Topical botanical extract for management of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
A botanical extract was found to be a safe treatment that may prevent hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
research Cyberspace Chat: Topical minoxidil and association with cardiac arrhythmia
No conclusive evidence links topical minoxidil to heart rhythm issues.
research Comparative Study of the Therapeutic efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate + Eflornithine (Topical) and Eflornithine (Topical) alone in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Using Cyproterone Acetate with Eflornithine together is safe and works better for treating facial hair in women.
research Topical fluocinolone acetonide acetate ointment in autosomal dominant congenital hypotrichosis
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
research Topical sunscreens and vitamin D
Hair loss treatments show limited improvement, sunscreen thickness affects vitamin D production, and the effectiveness of IVIg for toxic epidermal necrolysis is uncertain.
research Use of Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinical Trial on Women
Topical finasteride didn't significantly reduce facial hair, but patients felt it helped.
research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata
Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
research Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris -
Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
research The Cost Effectiveness of Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Management of Baldness
Topical Minoxidil is cost-effective for managing baldness but requires continuous use.