March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.
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March 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Testosterone and letrozole treatment speeds up puberty in boys with delayed development.
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost shows promise for treating vitiligo, especially when combined with other therapies.
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January 1984 in “Veterinary Pathology” Toy poodles may develop harmless mineral deposits around hair follicles as they age.
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats alopecia but can cause side effects like excess hair growth and fluid retention.
January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Polydioxanone threads can effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair re-growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, providing a quick and relatively painless treatment option.
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July 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Denosumab treatment for osteoporosis can cause hair loss.
February 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery” The new minoxidil emulgel with marine-based polymers shows effective controlled drug release for hair growth treatment.
Combining β-sitosterol nanoparticles with laser therapy may effectively stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new progesterone derivatives effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and bind to the androgen receptor.
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February 1976 in “The Journal of Dermatology” γ‐Oryzanol ointment increases sebaceous gland activity and sebum production.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The adapalene-benzoyl peroxide gel works better and faster for acne treatment than using either ingredient alone, with manageable side effects.
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October 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone's effectiveness and safety for alopecia areata are unclear.
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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
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May 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” ATX-101 injections can cause hair loss.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Estrogen alone may effectively suppress testosterone in some transfeminine individuals.
September 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” The combination therapy improved severe alopecia areata in a patient after 14 days.
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone plus finasteride increases bone density in men with spinal cord injuries.