111 citations
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February 2017 in “Antiviral research” Researchers found several compounds that could potentially treat Zika virus.
February 2016 in “PubMed” Properly administered testosterone therapy is safe and effective but often not covered by insurance.
July 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” 34% of patients on hepatitis C treatment had reversible skin issues.
22 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe and very severe alopecia areata.
Isotretinoin effectively improved severe pityriasis rubra pilaris with complications.
6 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” 5-α-reductase inhibitors don't prevent prostate cancer but may reduce unnecessary biopsies.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Ritlecitinib helps regrow hair in people with alopecia totalis and universalis and is safe to use.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
40 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Transepidermal drug delivery effectively treated areata alopecia with minimal side effects.
47 citations
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January 2003 in “Current opinion in urology” A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” New treatments for atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata have been developed using a targeted approach.
29 citations
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September 2014 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.
54 citations
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May 2018 in “International journal of risk & safety in medicine” Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a woman with a genetic mutation regrow her hair and improved her health.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” Combining PRP with other treatments can improve hair loss outcomes.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Behavioral interventions, especially habit reversal training, are most effective for treating trichotillomania in children.
Anti-androgens can help treat tough skin conditions like severe acne and excessive hair growth.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” Some treatments for multiple sclerosis can cause hair loss.
30 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
January 2012 in “Journal of Practical Dermatology” Various treatments can help manage hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Topical retinoids are important for treating acne effectively and safely.
April 2017 in “Austin Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research” 5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride may help manage prostate cancer by blocking testosterone conversion.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies” Regenera Activa AMT effectively improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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September 2019 Alopecia areata treatments should be personalized, using options like steroids, JAK inhibitors, and other therapies based on individual needs.
November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively maintains hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
February 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Polidisciplinar Voos.” A balanced approach using dutasteride and Serenoa repens can improve hair transplant success by protecting follicles and minimizing side effects.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Simvastatin/ezetimibe may help some patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
October 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Topical methotrexate is more effective and as safe as betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.