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January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy” Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” The formulation with oleic acid may be better for treating male pattern baldness.
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May 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Nanocarriers with spironolactone and 2-deoxy-D-ribose may improve hair loss treatment by targeting hair follicles directly.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors may effectively treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia with minimal side effects.
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October 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology” Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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December 2012 in “Bioinformation” Curcumin, EGCG, barringtozenol, and finasteride are effective VEGFR inhibitors.
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May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” The study investigates the efficacy of a compound, FR-1, in reducing skin scarring and promoting regeneration through mitochondrial uncoupling. Tested on scar-derived fibroblasts from 6 patients and in a murine wound model, FR-1 significantly reduced scar size and preserved hair follicles without adverse effects like skin atrophy or hair follicle damage, unlike current therapies such as triamcinolone acetonide (TA). FR-1 works by inhibiting fibroblast proliferation and remodeling the extracellular matrix, showing potential for broader applications in fibrosis treatment. The compound demonstrated enhanced stability and solubility, with minimal systemic absorption and no adverse effects on major organs, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for scarless healing.
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