January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib may slow hair loss in scarring alopecias but is unlikely to regrow significant hair.
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October 2000 in “Contraception” The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Amlodipine impairs fertility in male rats by affecting sperm and testicular structure.
February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 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.
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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 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility” Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.
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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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January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
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March 1996 in “PubMed” Switching to twice-weekly betamethasone led to full hair regrowth in 3 months without side effects.
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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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December 2010 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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May 2020 in “Clinical Phytoscience” Cuscuta reflexa leaves extract may help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes symptoms.
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November 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry” Odds Ratios can be misleading; it's better to also present risk and Relative Risks for clarity.
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September 1980 in “Experientia” Polyethylene alanine caused hair loss in young lab animals but not in adults, with hair regrowth occurring within 20 days.
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July 2019 in “Medicina Clínica (English Edition)” Tofacitinib partially improved hair regrowth in a patient with severe hair loss.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib effectively treated severe hair loss in a patient who didn't respond to other treatments.
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.
November 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” The conclusion suggests a new treatment for infantile hemangiomas and a potential target for hair loss treatment.
January 2007 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
June 2021 in “Archives of Advances in Biosciences” Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Tofacitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
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July 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Midazolam reduces PTSD-like behavior in rats by acting on specific brain receptors.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
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April 2019 in “Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare” Collaborative care between physicians and pharmacists improved medication management for rheumatoid arthritis without raising costs.