April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Bimatoprost helps with hair growth and eye conditions but can be costly and have side effects.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol is safe for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical cetirizine improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
October 2017 in “Doctoral thesis, UCL (University College London).” Lipid-based nanoparticles are effective for applying hair growth treatments to the skin.
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November 1990 in “DICP” December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Adenosine helps grow thicker hair in Japanese men with hair loss.
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science” November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Topical PROTACs show promise for treating skin conditions but need better stability and delivery methods.
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July 2019 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Researchers created better skin-application menthol capsules that are stable, safe, and penetrate the skin quickly.
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
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October 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” A woman's eyelash regrowth was successful using tofacitinib solution for alopecia areata.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
October 2014 in “Cancer Research” A new topical treatment may prevent hair loss from cancer therapy by adjusting cell death processes in hair follicles.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
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April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curcumin applied to the skin can start hair growth in mice.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cold gel compresses are the best for pain relief during scalp microneedling.
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January 2009 A natural extract-based hair growth product was developed and showed promise in preliminary tests.
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
August 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology” Cetirizine lotion can effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
November 2016 in “Cochrane Clinical Answers” July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanostructured lipid carriers effectively deliver tofacitinib to hair follicles, reversing hair loss in alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.