30 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bimatoprost is safe but not effective for severe eyelash loss from alopecia areata, possibly helping those with less loss.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Analis Farmasi” Ambon banana peel extract promotes hair growth.
4 citations
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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Vemurafenib causes significant skin side effects, requiring regular dermatologist care and sun protection.
13 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.
8 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Applying an extract from Perilla frutescens helps hair grow and fights the effects of hair loss hormones.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
January 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Nanocarriers could improve hair loss treatment but need more research for effectiveness and safety.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
30 citations
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April 1990 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
March 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering alopecia treatments to the skin.
August 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide may take longer to work for female hair loss, and higher doses might be needed.
September 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
3 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
April 2026 in “BMC Oral Health” Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.
The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Topical finasteride might help with male hair loss with fewer side effects than pills, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The study found that a specific combination of five medicinal plants effectively inhibits the fungus that causes dandruff.
12 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Upadacitinib improved Crohn's disease, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata in one patient.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cortexolone 17a-propionate may be an effective new treatment for hair loss.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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July 1993 in “PubMed”
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both azathioprine and betamethasone treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine may have fewer side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
4 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2019 in “FarFar - Pharmacy Repository” Microemulsions improve adapalene's skin absorption for better acne treatment.