September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, but more research is needed on safety and dosing.
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March 1984 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Etretinate has only moderate effects on localized scleroderma and lichen sclerosus.
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Urology” Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.
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August 2014 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Methotrexate is a promising and safe treatment for severe alopecia areata, with better results when combined with corticosteroids.
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October 1978 in “PubMed” Ro 10-9359 is an effective treatment for severe psoriasis but can cause side effects.
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April 2019 in “Acta Medica Philippina” Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.
January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
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July 2012 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” Olanzapine helped a man who thought he had bugs on his skin.
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January 2005 Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
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July 2005 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Selenosis in calves causes health issues and changes in blood parameters.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride for hair loss in young men may significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction.
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March 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Cats with atopic dermatitis often have severe, year-round itching and respond well to certain treatments.
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December 2010 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
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January 2003 in “Zhongguo yaoke daxue xuebao” The two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
January 2005 in “Journal of Elinical Research” The two finasteride preparations are bioequivalent.
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
Spironolactone is generally safe and effective for treating hair loss in women, but may be less effective in severe cases.
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
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March 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Exemestane is effective and safe for treating certain breast cancers, with mild side effects, but needs more research on long-term effects.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
November 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests a new treatment for infantile hemangiomas and a potential target for hair loss treatment.
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January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib was effective for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss without side effects.