Intradermotherapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair loss.
September 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The baby's rash and hair loss were cured with zinc supplements and better skin care.
January 2011 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” New molecules can prevent cell death in hair follicles.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” SH-340 may improve skin barrier and help treat atopic dermatitis.
March 2025 in “PHARMADEMICA Jurnal Kefarmasian dan Gizi” Cucumber extract shampoo effectively fights fungi and meets quality standards.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” The topical formula with sidr leaves and roasted candlenut extracts significantly boosts hair growth for alopecia.
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
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March 2019 in “Dermatology Reports” Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis but should be used with other tests.
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
January 1953 in “The Lancet” Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 3 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
12 citations
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December 1987 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scalp medⓇ effectively and safely improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Using a gel called Diclofenac can potentially cause hair to grow back in bald spots in older men.
14 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.
30 citations
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” The steroid solution can regrow hair but often causes skin issues and doesn't work long-term.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
January 2017 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Researchers created a new, efficient way to make Dutasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, with high purity using a benzoyl group.
Minoxidil nanoliposomes boost hair growth and reduce scalp bacteria better than regular minoxidil.
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
February 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Polidisciplinar Voos.” A balanced approach using dutasteride and Serenoa repens can improve hair transplant success by protecting follicles and minimizing side effects.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Treating alopecia areata every 3 weeks with diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective than weekly treatments.
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February 2021 in “IONTech.” Shampoo with 5% snail mucus promotes the most hair growth.
26 citations
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical steroids can manage chronic scalp pustules in elderly women.