September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Vitamin D can improve hair density and reduce hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
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January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
Topical valproate can effectively promote hair growth.
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” Vitamin D compounds may help treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation.
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March 2023 in “Gels” Paeonol-loaded gels may help reduce inflammation and skin damage in atopic dermatitis.
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October 1945 in “Endocrinology” Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
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September 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
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August 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” Topical immunotherapy with DPCP led to some hair regrowth in most pediatric alopecia areata patients, especially those with milder cases and longer treatment.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
August 2017 in “International journal of research in dermatology” 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate is the most effective treatment for mild alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new minoxidil gel improves hair growth and reduces skin irritation.
27 citations
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December 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Diphencyprone helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow some hair.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DNCB is more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth but has more side effects.
Calcipotriene ointment improved a child's skin condition known as En coup de sabre.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Tiny particles from skin cells can help grow new hair by activating a specific growth signal during skin healing.
28 citations
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” PDI helps restore over-bleached hair's strength and structure by attaching special peptides.
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost 0.005% solution safely increases hair density and regrowth in scalp alopecia areata.
21 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Latanoprost may cause scalp inflammation and delayed healing.
Vitamin D3 helps treat mild to moderate alopecia areata, especially when combined with other treatments.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Special supplements with collagen, vitamins, and minerals can help treat hair loss.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss.
16 citations
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
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July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
20 citations
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
A natural compound called VB-1 can help promote hair growth by boosting a specific cell signal in human skin cells.