October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new aptamer TAGX-0003 shows promise as an effective treatment for hair loss disorder alopecia areata.
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October 2019 in “JNCI Cancer Spectrum” Talazoparib is more effective than standard chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer with BRCA mutations.
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April 1989 in “Drug Information Journal” Side effects of drugs can lead to the discovery of new treatments.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The ALADIN score can predict how well patients with alopecia areata will respond to JAK inhibitor treatments.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
Suppressing ODC activity reduces tumor growth in hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Journal of surgical case reports” Removing an adrenal tumor can significantly reduce high androgen levels in postmenopausal women.
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology”
January 2026 in “International Journal of Current Research and Review” Maidenhair fern may help with health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.
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July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports” Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.
February 2020 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” The treatment is effective for mild alopecia areata but often causes mild side effects.
Cialis and Finasteride could be repurposed to treat aggressive melanoma.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Scalp cooling might reduce hair loss from chemotherapy, but evidence is weak and other treatments are being tested.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AH-001 could be a safer and more effective treatment for hair loss.
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.
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March 2003 in “The journal of small animal practice/Journal of small animal practice” Trilostane helped a dog with an adrenal tumor feel better and stay healthy.
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October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
October 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Gene therapy helped rats with a specific type of rickets grow hair without severe inflammation.
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November 2020 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Adipose-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma together can protect skin and hair from radiotherapy damage.
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April 2000 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine”
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January 2012 in “Chemistry & biology” Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ACTH promotes hair growth in mink, but α-MSH does not.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Adenosine led to higher patient satisfaction than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
December 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” July 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dutasteride microinfusion and microneedling both effectively treat male hair loss.
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Pathology” Cyclosporin A is highly toxic to rats, causing severe health issues and death.
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