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September 2024 in “Perspectives in Clinical Research” Drug repurposing offers faster, cheaper drug development but faces challenges like safety, ethics, and funding.
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December 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Placental extracts have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting effects, but their exact workings are unclear.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” DRDE-07 shows promise for treating skin diseases due to its favorable properties.
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May 2022 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin issues that need early recognition and combined treatment for better outcomes.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” Repurposing existing drugs and using micronutrients may effectively target cancer stem cells and improve cancer treatment.
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August 2022 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” Computer-aided methods can speed up COVID-19 drug discovery and help find new uses for existing drugs.
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August 2022 in “Microorganisms” A standardized drug development platform is essential for efficient and effective drug repurposing, especially during pandemics.
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November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.
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September 2024 in “Molecules” Turmeric essential oil compounds have potential as safe, effective drugs.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Laser treatment, especially when combined with other therapies, is effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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April 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” The protein ER71/ETV2 helps regrow hair after chemotherapy by improving the growth of new blood vessels.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
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January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” New treatments like plant extracts, nanocarriers, and 3D bioprinting show promise for hair loss, but more research is needed.
Plant-based compounds can improve wound dressings and skin medication delivery.
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EGCG in green tea benefits skin, hair, cancer treatment, weight loss, diabetes, heart, and brain health.
September 2025 in “Molecules” Camellia oleifera leaves have compounds beneficial for cosmetics and medicine.
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March 2023 in “Journal of medical case reports” Taking too much vitamin E caused a young man's blood clotting problems, which improved after he stopped the vitamin E and got treatment.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.
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January 2021 in “Molecules” Some Middle Eastern plants may help treat diabetes and could be alternatives to current drugs, but more research is needed.
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