April 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Tofacitinib is effective for severe alopecia areata, similar to oral betamethasone.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
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September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology” Triamcinolone acetonide effectively treated black hairy tongue.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.
June 2006 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” Tranexamic acid effectively reduced swelling episodes in a girl with a rare form of hereditary angioneurotic edema.
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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.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clofazimine may be effective for treating ashy dermatosis.
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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Apple polyphenol, especially oligomeric procyanidins, can reduce fat absorption and lower blood fat levels.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AP-2α and AP-2β are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
November 2023 in “PubMed” Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
The combination of binahong leaf and lemongrass extracts effectively fights dandruff-causing fungus.
The medicine Diane is effective in treating hair loss, severe acne, and excessive hair growth.
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” Cathelicidins could treat skin issues but face challenges like safety and resistance.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports” Alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp are rare, treatable, and often resolve with doxycycline or on their own.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” QR678 and QR678 Neo treatments, combined with corticosteroid injections, work better for alopecia areata than corticosteroid injections alone.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
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April 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can treat acne, hirsutism, and seborrhea by reducing sebum production and androgen action.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
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June 1991 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and safe for treating various fungal skin infections.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
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August 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” CAP1/Prss8 does not activate PAR2 or inhibit PN-1.
Higher apelin-12 levels may indicate more severe acne.