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January 1996 in “CRC Press eBooks” Various techniques help study skin conditions and test drug effects.
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November 2006 in “Journal of immunological methods” The method can help diagnose and monitor diabetes by analyzing hair.
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May 2005 in “Farmaco” A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Molecules” DPP may help hair regrowth by improving blood vessel function under stress.
December 2022 in “Acta Ophthalmologica” Dutasteride potentially improves cell survival and reduces retinal damage in retinitis pigmentosa.
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July 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” 5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
January 2025 in “Current Trends in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” New methods for measuring dutasteride are effective and reliable.
November 2019 in “Journal of Vertebrate Biology” QIA-64 software can measure straight wire lengths accurately but needs improvement for curved wires and width measurements.
September 2005 in “Eclética Química” A quick method to measure minoxidil using a light-based titration technique was developed.
April 2026 in “Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety” Finasteride is high-risk for cognitive disorders, while Carbidopa/Levodopa, Topiramate, and Clonazepam are moderate-risk.
January 1963 in “Stain technology” Ziehl-Neelsen's stain helps identify different parts of hair in sheep and goats.
2 citations
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December 2010 in “PubMed” The new stiffness test works well for gels but not for sprays.
90 citations
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October 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The unit area trichogram is a reliable method to assess hair loss and treatment response in people with androgenic alopecia by measuring hair density and thickness.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The "Two-Cell Assemblage" assay is a new, simple method to identify substances that may promote hair growth.
3 citations
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July 2016 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Splitting non-scored tablets can lead to uneven drug distribution, posing risks.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Silver nanoparticles made from Dracaena trifasciata extracts have strong antioxidant properties.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” Three methods accurately measure finasteride in tablets using dyes and bromate-bromide.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Acta Chromatographica” Created method to measure doxazosin mesylate and finasteride together.
July 2023 in “Biomolecules” The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatitis” Patch testing helps find allergens in minoxidil treatments, but doesn't ensure alternatives will be tolerated.
January 2024 in “Turkish Neurosurgery” Dexpanthenol helps protect the brain and improve motor skills after a stroke.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” New method quickly and accurately measures dexpanthenol in hair products.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.
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August 1967 in “JAMA” The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.
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January 2010 in “Nihon Hou Kagaku Gijutsu Gakkaishi” The modified staining method can determine the ABO blood group of hair samples accurately.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The HDDPiW-jSB solution may prevent hair loss caused by docetaxel in rats when applied regularly.