21 citations
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
33 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A long-acting Vitamin C derivative helps hair grow by stimulating cells and increasing growth factors.
24 citations
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September 1996 in “Mycoses” Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
11 citations
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain compounds from Panax ginseng can block proteins that affect hair growth, potentially helping treat hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2011 Gyungokgo-gamibang extract significantly promotes hair growth and increases hair thickness.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
14 citations
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” The herbal oil with Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seeds promotes significant hair growth.
November 2000 in “Current problems in dermatology” New treatments for hair loss and excessive hair growth show promise with few side effects and advancements in laser technology.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Herbal extracts may help hair grow and could be an alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
70 citations
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November 2013 in “The BMJ” Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.
63 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.
37 citations
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April 2008 in “The Cochrane library” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
28 citations
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January 2013 in “Stem cells” Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
26 citations
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December 2006 in “Endocrinology” A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” UV-B light increases inflammation-related substances in acne-related skin cells.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” 7-Phloroeckol from brown algae may help hair grow.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Some synthetic carbohydrate receptors, especially compounds 3 and 15, show strong potential for treating Zika virus.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” RG and RJ gels speed up burn wound healing better than other treatments.
January 1989 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Over 40% of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with treatments aiming to stop further loss and possibly thicken hair.