58 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone may help treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” GLP-1 receptor agonists may increase the risk of a specific type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Baricitinib may cause low blood sugar in some patients, so careful monitoring is needed.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Semaglutide does not significantly increase the risk of hair loss.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism” Both metformin and pioglitazone improve PCOS symptoms, but pioglitazone is a good alternative for those who can't take metformin.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Agalsidase alfa helps treat Fabry's disease but needs more research for long-term benefits.
33 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.
September 2025 in “Cureus” GLP-1 receptor agonists may cause hair loss, but more research is needed.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
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April 2019 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Fluconazole might be a new treatment for a type of diabetes that affects water balance in the body.
Self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnant women didn't improve outcomes, diabetes drugs may increase gallbladder disease risk, a new drug helps severe hair loss, a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine is 69.5% effective, and new anticoagulants are safer for diabetics with heart rhythm issues than warfarin.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for managing PCOS-related risks.
April 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” GLP-1 receptor agonists may help or harm hair health, needing more research.
May 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can potentially speed up hair growth and regeneration, especially after injury or in cases of hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Iraqi journal of Medical Sciences” 1 citations
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January 2025 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” May 2026 in “Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern” GLP-1 receptor agonists can both help and harm hair, so careful monitoring is needed.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” Combining metformin with amoxicillin/clavulanate lowers blood sugar in diabetic female rats.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can help activate hair growth and improve hair regeneration.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” Intermittent fasting improved blood sugar control in overweight adults with prediabetes.
24 citations
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
48 citations
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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing by adapting to glucose levels and releasing insulin.
January 2025 in “Heliyon” Tamsulosin and finasteride have similar effects on blood sugar control in men with type 2 diabetes.
3 citations
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March 2017 in “Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology” Aleglitazar and its major metabolite are safe enough to proceed to Phase 3 clinical trials.
12 citations
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June 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tirzepatide may improve hair loss by reducing insulin resistance.
Metformin lowers gremlin-1 and improves insulin resistance in women with PCOS.