November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” A stable and simple finasteride suspension was developed that retains over 94.3% of its concentration for up to 90 days and doesn't significantly increase occupational exposure, but safety measures are still advised.
The optimal concentration for caffeine release in gel form is 0.2% caffeine and 2.3% chitosan.
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January 2022 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology” Cinchona extract cream safely enhances hair growth.
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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
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March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Tracnil™, a mix of myo-inositol, folic acid, and vitamin D3, safely reduced acne, improved excessive hair growth, and fixed irregular periods in overweight women with PCOS.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
March 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” The new method improves finasteride's effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” Cyproterone acetate implants were more effective at reducing facial hair and improving skin in severe hirsutism than oral treatment.
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September 1979 in “Fertility and sterility” Spironolactone can reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
Excluding alopecia and mucous membrane components from the CLASI-A score reduces its effectiveness in capturing important disease activity.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Mini pulse corticosteroid therapy with oral dexamethasone is effective and has fewer side effects for treating extensive alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Prostate International” Cervi Parvum Cornu complex improved urinary symptoms in men without major side effects.
Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
March 2021 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” Clouston syndrome causes issues with teeth, hair, nails, and skin, and has no cure, but recognition has improved.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” The new delivery system improved hair growth in alopecia treatment.
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March 2010 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The ointment effectively treats neurodermatitis and chronic eczema without causing skin irritation.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The F3 hair serum with curry leaves and butterfly pea flower is effective against dandruff and fungi.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The F3 hair serum with curry leaves and butterfly pea flower is effective against dandruff and fungi.
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September 2023 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Chitosan-coated spironolactone nano carriers effectively treat acne without side effects.
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” Niosomes can effectively deliver cetirizine topically for treating alopecia.
June 2022 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is more effective in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata than topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
September 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Further testing of paclitaxel poliglumex for this cancer treatment is not justified.