July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
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October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
January 2015 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Using travoprost for glaucoma may cause extra hair growth and darker skin around the eyes, but these effects can reverse after stopping the drug.
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August 2019 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
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October 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Certain bacteria from the Citrullus colocynthis plant may be a new source of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant diseases.
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May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
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May 1999 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
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July 2024 in “Drug Delivery” Polymer-based nanocarriers can improve acne treatment by delivering drugs through hair follicles more effectively.
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.
June 2025 in “Albus Scientia” MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
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October 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Surgical grafting may fix nail issues caused by valproic acid.
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August 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” Irisin can promote hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In vitro skin models are improving but still need more innovation to fully replicate human skin.
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March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Natural skincare products may help reduce sun damage and support the skin's daily cycle.
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Maintaining natural oxygen levels is crucial for healthy skin cells and effective treatments.
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May 2018 in “Cancer Cell” Less differentiated melanoma cells are more vulnerable to a type of cell death, which could improve cancer treatments.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF12 is important for hair growth and could be targeted for hair loss treatment.
Metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions, but more research is needed.
September 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Certain peptides, caffeine, taurine, and an iron complex may improve hair regrowth when used with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss.
Senescence and genomic instability in fibroblasts contribute to hair loss and impaired skin regeneration with age.
January 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Lichen Planus in siblings may be influenced by genetics and environment.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serotonin helps hair grow by activating certain cells.
May 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Levofloxacin may cause skin discoloration and hair loss as side effects.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Erlotinib can cause unusual hair growth, like long eyelashes and facial hair.
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June 2018 in “Internal Medicine” Recombinant thrombomodulin can effectively treat severe complications in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
November 2025 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Forensic Science” Hair testing is a useful method for detecting past substance use and recent advancements improve its accuracy and reliability.
Four natural compounds were found to promote hair growth effectively.