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research A pilot study to evaluate effectiveness of botulinum toxin in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males

24 citations , January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.

research NURSING'S ROLE IN HAIR NUTRITION AND SCALP HEALTH: A SCOPING REVIEW OF EMERGING PRACTICES AND EDUCATIONAL IMPERATIVES

May 2026

Nurses should include hair nutrition in care to improve patient outcomes and self-esteem.

research Clinician vs Self-ratings of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

52 citations , March 2016 in “JAMA dermatology”

Patients with PCOS rate their hirsutism higher than clinicians, and these self-ratings are more closely related to their quality of life and risk of depression.

research Development and pilot-testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)

6 citations , June 2018 in “PLOS ONE”

The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.

research Hirsutism scoring in polycystic ovary syndrome: concordance between clinicians' and patients' self-scoring

10 citations , June 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.

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community My fin experience over 13+ years

in Chat 150 upvotes 4 years ago

The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.

community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

community Vertoporfin research update by Dr Bloxham

in Research/Science 71 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential of verteporfin in treating hair loss, with some users reporting positive results and speculating that it could lead to a cure for baldness. Others are skeptical, and there's a debate on the effectiveness of verteporfin for regrowing hair and reducing transplant scars.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 443 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.

community How Dangerous is Oral Min Really?

in Minoxidil 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.

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