January 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Baricitinib and tofacitinib have different safety patterns in treating alopecia areata.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dual-targeting therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors may treat both alopecia areata and other immune diseases.
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
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August 2010 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some synthesized compounds were more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate cancer cell growth and androgen levels.
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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib has common side effects like headache and acne, and unexpected ones like diabetes and thyroid issues.
May 2023 in “Blood cancer discovery” Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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June 2022 in “JAMA” Baricitinib, a medication taken by mouth, was effective in regrowing hair for people with severe hair loss.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
January 2024 in “Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica/Revista de la Asociacion Colombiana de Dermatologia y Cirugia Dermatologica” Baricitinib successfully treated severe hair loss.
September 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Ritlecitinib is the first FDA-approved pill for treating significant hair loss in alopecia areata patients aged 12 and up.
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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Baricitinib is a promising treatment for alopecia areata in the UAE, but there are challenges with data and access.
July 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Oral minoxidil can help regrow hair lost from antibody-drug conjugate treatment.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Some breast cancer treatments cause hair loss similar to male pattern baldness, which can be improved with minoxidil.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Six months of treatment improved PCOS symptoms and reduced AMH levels.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” Topical calcitriol appears safe and may reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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August 1985 in “European journal of endocrinology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.
February 2024 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” A new liposomal formulation improves drug delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss without causing skin irritation.
May 2023 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction” Blocking cholesterol production may help control hair loss in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia by affecting key regulators.
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July 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Ritlecitinib may be more effective for severe alopecia areata than conventional treatments.
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July 1998 in “Urology” Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib provides new treatment options for diverse alopecia areata patients.
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”