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research Acute, diffuse and total alopecia
Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
research Diffuse hair loss in women
The document concluded that cyproterone acetate and minoxidil are effective for female hair loss, and a supportive doctor-patient relationship is important.
research Topical Valproate Solution for Hair Growth
Topical valproate can effectively promote hair growth.
research Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Finasteride for hair loss: a review
Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.
research Improvement in androgenetic alopecia (stage V) using topical minoxidil in a retinoid vehicle and oral finasteride
The combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride improved hair regrowth in a man with advanced hair loss.
research Measuring Reversal of Hair Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Follicular Counts in Horizontal Sections of Serial Scalp Biopsies: Results of Finasteride 1mg Treatment of Men and Postmenopausal Women
Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
research Topical lotion beneficial in androgenetic alopecia
Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
research Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dutasteride 0.5 mg once daily in male patients with male pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III study
Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily improves hair growth safely in men with hair loss.
research The impact of monotherapies for male androgenetic alopecia: A network meta‐analysis study
"Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."
research PSA concentration change in men taking low dose finasteride and dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia
research Serenoa repens induced erectile dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and phytovigilance
Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
research Supplementation and hair growth: A retrospective chart review of patients with alopecia and laboratory abnormalities
Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
research Impact of Finasteride and Dutasteride in Beard Thickness in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A 453-patient Retrospective Trial
Finasteride and dutasteride can increase beard thickness in men.
research This Month in JAAD International: November 2022: Practical approaches to managing hair loss
Taking specific vitamins and minerals did not significantly improve hair growth in people with hair loss.
research Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride − 5% Minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia
The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
research MP24-09 MEN WITH AN IMPROVEMENT IN URINARY SYMPTOMS HAVE A LOWER RISK OF MORTALITY
Men with better urinary symptoms have a lower risk of death.
research Reduced serum vitamin B12 levels during oral cyproterone-acetate and ethinyl-oestradiol therapy in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia
Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
research EXPERIENCE IN TREATMENT OF DIFFUSE HAIR LOSS
"Selenzin" and dietary changes significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
research Investigation of oral finasteride enhanced occipital hair diameter index in different types of male androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride made hair thicker on the back of the head in men with hair loss.
research Co-loading of finasteride and baicalin in phospholipid vesicles tailored for the treatment of hair disorders
Finasteride and baicalin in phospholipid vesicles effectively promote hair growth and increase follicle count.
research Efficacy and safety of twice-weekly and thrice-weekly dutasteride compared to finasteride in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, investigator-blind, active-controlled, parallel-group pilot study
Thrice-weekly dutasteride improved hair density and thickness more than twice-weekly, but not hair count compared to daily finasteride.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial.
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
research Curcuma aeruginosa, a novel botanically derived 5α-reductase inhibitor in the treatment of male-pattern baldness: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
research Medical Treatment of Hair Loss
Only finasteride and minoxidil are FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss.
research Growing evidence of the beneficial effects of a marine protein-based dietary supplement for treating hair loss
A marine protein-based dietary supplement can safely boost hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with thinning hair.
research GG01-19 FINASTERIDE 1 MG: SILENT IMPACTS ON MALE FERTILITY DESPITE PRESERVED HORMONAL BALANCE
Finasteride 1 mg/day reduces semen quality without affecting hormones or sexual function.
research 721 Efficacy of silybum marianum extract, manganese PCA and lespedeza capitata extract on hair growth and anchorage in human dermal papilla cells
Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract may help with hair growth and anchorage, potentially aiding in hair loss treatment.
research [A critical review of the results of clinical experimentation with topical minoxidil 2%].
Topical minoxidil 2% improves hair growth in about 30% of users.