July 1997 in “The Lancet” A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
Arginine deficiency hinders hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but restoring it can promote hair regeneration.
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August 2012 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride reduces certain behaviors caused by D1-like receptor agonists but not by D2-like receptor agonists in mice.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Upadacitinib effectively treats severe alopecia areata and is safe.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
January 2025 in “Editora Acadêmica Periodicojs eBooks” Oral Minoxidil is a practical alternative to Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, but treatment should be personalized.
January 1992 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some people have severe allergic reactions to anthelminthic drugs, but these are often due to the parasites, not the drugs.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may cause acne-like skin eruptions.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
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October 2003 in “Australian Prescriber” The 2003 Australian Medicines Handbook was a clear, concise drug reference guide, updated with new topics and evidence, and considered essential for medical practice.
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February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
September 2020 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” Three compounds were found to inhibit a prostate disease-related enzyme and reduce prostate size more effectively than the current treatment, suggesting they could be used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
November 2024 in “ACS Materials Letters” The new nitric oxide delivery system may effectively treat hair loss by improving hair follicle health and reducing inflammation.
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February 1998 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Baricitinib may effectively treat nail changes in alopecia areata.
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August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Combining different drugs can improve hair loss treatment.
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November 2010 in “Anticancer Research” Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
December 2023 in “Toxicology communications” Minoxidil overdose caused severe low blood pressure, but the patient recovered with specific treatments.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil can be effective for hair loss but should be avoided in people with certain heart conditions and severe liver problems.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Using Decamethoxine and Blastomunil together speeds up wound healing.
November 2024 in “Nanomaterials” The nanocrystalline suspension effectively delivers dutasteride over time with minimal inflammation.