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April 2002 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.
January 2013 in “Journal of Siberian Medical Sciences” Deer antler products improved hair growth and thickness for people with hair loss.
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July 2008 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” Prostaglandin eye drops for glaucoma can rarely cause too much cheek hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Medicaid coverage for alopecia areata treatments is inconsistent and often limited.
May 2025 in “Russian Journal of Allergy” Combining antihistamines with topical treatment improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Baricitinib effectively and safely improves hair growth in patients with severe alopecia areata.
October 2023 in “Deleted Journal” No single method is best for quitting smoking; it depends on individual preferences and health.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors are effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in adults with alopecia areata.
March 2018 in “Chin J Reprod Contracep” Chlormadinone acetate is useful for birth control and treating various hormonal issues.
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January 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
May 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A potential treatment for atopic dermatitis could be to increase PADI1 expression to improve skin barrier function.
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
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March 2005 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.
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Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adapalene 0.1% effectively reduces acne by decreasing comedones and altering skin properties.
April 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Switching between the medications tofacitinib and baricitinib can be effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
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August 2019 in “Clinical genitourinary cancer” Taking 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors before bladder removal surgery might make high-grade bladder tumors less aggressive.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil alone is effective for treating hair loss, but combining it with dutasteride or finasteride may offer better results.
44 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cyclosporine showed some improvement in alopecia areata but results were not statistically significant.
January 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors do not increase osteoporosis risk in women with certain hair loss conditions.
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Tai Chi and Wuqinxi, combined with medication, effectively lower blood pressure.
February 2026 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” Keratin-based hydrogels with calcium are effective for delivering anti-fibrotic drugs.
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth, but switching to topical minoxidil may prevent this side effect.
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June 2011 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology” The document concluded that there were no effective ways to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy but treatments were being explored.
February 2024 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” 5-α reductase inhibitors do not significantly affect male reproductive function but may reduce semen volume.