Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Costunolide helps human hair cells grow and can stimulate hair growth in mice.
68 citations
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April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease” Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts helped regrow hair in rats with drug-induced hair loss.
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
January 2003 in “Reactions Weekly” Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
May 2003 in “Journal of clinical oncology”
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August 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cuscuta reflexa extract may help treat hair loss caused by hormones.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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March 2012 in “Zhongxiyi jiehe xuebao” Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. is a parasitic herb with many medicinal benefits.
July 2023 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Cerasus serrulata flower extracts have strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects and may help prevent hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new molecule was found to be a safe and effective skin lightener and anti-aging product.
16 citations
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August 1989 in “PubMed” Retinol and L-cystine improve diffuse hair loss without side effects.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” Topical calcitriol appears safe and may reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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May 2017 in “Journal of dermatological science” The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
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September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Decorin helps hair cells grow and move, and keeps hair growth phase going in mice.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
TrichoSol™ effectively stabilizes various hair treatment ingredients for different durations.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Wedelolactone may help treat inflammation, infections, cancer, bone loss, and organ damage.
May 2024 in “Reactions weekly”
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Almustansiriya journal of pharmaceutical sciences/Al-Mustansiriyah journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Cimetidine cream shows potential for treating warts and female-pattern hair loss.