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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
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June 2023 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but has side effects like infections and headaches.
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Splitting non-scored tablets can lead to uneven drug distribution, posing risks.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
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January 2002 Latanoprost, a glaucoma drug, showed potential for promoting hair growth in bald monkeys, especially at higher doses.
January 2004 in “Headache” Divalproex sodium significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating localized vitiligo, alone or with topical tacrolimus.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth when topical treatments failed.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Salvianolic acid B promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
May 2025 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” The 5 mg dose of oral minoxidil is not more effective than the 2.5 mg dose for treating male hair loss.
Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata by protecting hair follicles without harmful effects.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” The conclusion suggests that the zinc lozenge study is valid despite imperfect blinding, as many participants could not correctly identify their lozenge type.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
November 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” The drug Albendazole, used for treating parasites, can cause sudden hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.
Baricitinib may reactivate trichilemmal cysts in people with a history of these cysts.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Baricitinib and deuruxolitinib are effective for treating alopecia areata, but their efficacy depends on the dose.
November 2023 in “Research Portal Denmark” Baricitinib shows promise for severe alopecia areata but isn't a cure and has side effects.
Baricitinib effectively promotes regrowth of eyebrows and eyelashes in alopecia areata patients.
May 2024 in “Drug discovery today” Thyroid receptor β can help develop new drugs to treat hair loss.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sublingual and oral minoxidil are equally effective for hair growth, but sublingual causes fewer palpitations.
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March 2005 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Bimatoprost eye drops can cause temporary eyelid changes and may help with hair growth research.
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March 1990 in “JAMA” Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.
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May 2012 in “Journal of dermatology” Bimatoprost is slightly more effective than minoxidil for eyebrow growth, and both are safe.