December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
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July 2012 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”
Ayurvedic treatment improved hair fall and scalp health.
February 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Carbon dots from Cinnamomum burmannii leaves can promote hair growth and regeneration.
December 2024 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating BPH.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” Spanlastics effectively deliver Rizatriptan Benzoate with high efficiency and controlled release.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dupilumab can cause psoriasis in some patients.
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January 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating localized vitiligo, alone or with topical tacrolimus.
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
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August 2024 in “Cureus” Upadacitinib may cause hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” AH-001 could be a safer and more effective treatment for hair loss.
July 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Brodalumab is more effective than ustekinumab in treating psoriasis.
The combination therapy improved hair growth and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” Early detection and biotin treatment improve outcomes for biotinidase deficiency.
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August 2011 in “Toxicological sciences” TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Unani medicine links diffuse hair loss to poor skin pore function and body dryness, leading to thinning hair.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Upadacitinib effectively treats psoriasis and lichen planus together.
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Dense packing fits many hair grafts closely together for a natural look but isn't suitable for everyone.
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” DSC cell injections significantly improved hair density and diameter, showing potential as a hair loss treatment.
Hibiscus leaf extract in hair tonic promotes hair growth effectively.
March 2018 in “Gazi medical journal” Adults with Beta Thalassemia Major are more likely to have skin, hair, and nail disorders.
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December 2016 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The new cream with N-acetyl glucosamine didn't change skin color after 8 weeks.
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Smaller particle sizes of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum powders improve their effectiveness and liver health benefits.
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March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
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August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The DNN-DTIs method accurately predicts drug-target interactions and is useful for drug repositioning.
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September 2009 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Flutamide, dutasteride, and finasteride dissolve differently in supercritical carbon dioxide, with dutasteride dissolving the least.
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January 2003 in “Current opinion in urology” A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.