January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.
September 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Rosemary is as effective as Minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A botanical extract may help manage hair loss from chemotherapy by preventing cell death in hair follicles.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
January 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated carriers may improve topical finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” A botanical extract was found to be a safe treatment that may prevent hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” No conclusive evidence links topical minoxidil to heart rhythm issues.
January 2013 in “International journal of contemporary surgery” Using Cyproterone Acetate with Eflornithine together is safe and works better for treating facial hair in women.