December 2025 in “Cureus” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss may increase the risk of dry eye disease.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
Finasteride is a safe and effective long-term treatment for male hair loss, especially when started early.
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January 2022 in “Plants” Rice husk and bran extracts from the Bue Bang 3 CMU variety can potentially treat hair loss due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Caffeine can boost health, prevent diseases, and improve performance, with new methods enhancing its benefits.
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” Medications for BPH can have significant side effects, so understanding these risks is important for treatment decisions.
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March 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” SEREVELLE safely and effectively promotes hair growth in adults with thinning hair.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2022 in “Cosmetics” Cell-based models help test if cosmetic ingredients really work for hair growth and skin health.
May 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Spironolactone is safe for treating female hair loss, but the safety of other drugs is uncertain.
November 2023 in “Plants” Compounds from Jatropha cordata bark have significant anti-inflammatory effects and could help with hair loss.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hydrangea serrata extract may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” Caffeine can boost health but may cause side effects like high blood pressure and migraines.
May 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss may be linked to the developmental origins of hair follicles.
Sansevieria trifasciata Prain shows promise for treating hair loss by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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November 2003 in “Biomedical Papers of the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University, Olomouc Czech Republic” The exact causes of baldness are not fully understood, limiting treatment options.
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September 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Sphinganine can reduce hair loss and improve scalp health.
December 2015 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” People with hair loss have different hormone levels, and these hormones can affect hair growth.
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July 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Androgenetic alopecia is common hair loss caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments to slow it but no cure.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.