30 citations
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October 2013 in “BMC dermatology” VEGF gel increases hair growth but may have potential toxicity.
33 citations
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December 2005 in “Archives of dermatology” Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.
May 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Aloe vera and lemon extracts can significantly reduce acne, especially when used together.
January 2006 in “Benzina: Revista d'excepcions culturals” Trienones are more effective at inhibiting the enzyme linked to hair loss than dienones.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib helped a woman with a genetic mutation regrow her hair and improved her health.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new microneedle treatment combining plant-derived vesicles and minoxidil may improve hair growth for hair loss.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” TA-Ado effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
24 citations
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May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology” Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Erianin may effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting the immune system.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Cedrol promotes hair growth better than baricitinib by regulating immune cells.
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
January 2022 in “Drug Delivery” The aloe ferox gel with finasteride and oregano oil may effectively treat alopecia.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
11 citations
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
136 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CANT PARSE DOCUMENT.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology” Adenosine treatment thickens hair in Caucasian men with hair loss.
September 2009 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Biotin supplements did not significantly reduce hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
75 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
25 citations
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May 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” ADSC-CE treatment safely increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cureus” Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
24 citations
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February 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Upadacitinib cleared scalp alopecia areata in three patients and also improved atopic dermatitis with minimal side effects.
January 2022 in “Drugs of Today” January 2026 in “Cosmetics” Cacumen Platycladi extract can safely and effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair density.