April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
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October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” N-acetyl-cysteine improves hair growth and is safe for treating early male hair loss.
June 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences” A woman developed folliculitis after long-term acitretin treatment for pustular psoriasis.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ITK inhibitors may effectively treat alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Upadacitinib can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients without worsening sarcoidosis.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nicotinic acid reduces excessive oil production in skin cells by activating a specific receptor, which could help treat acne.
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October 1995 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Docetaxel is effective against various cancers but mainly causes neutropenia.
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March 2022 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Baricitinib was effective in treating alopecia areata in two major trials.
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April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Both penicillamine and tiopronin have significant side effects, but trying the alternative drug can be beneficial if the first is not tolerated.
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November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Acetone is not more effective than other degreasers and is more flammable.
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib at 2mg and 4mg doses improved work productivity and reduced costs for adults with atopic dermatitis.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Baricitinib 4 mg is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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April 2014 in “The Plant cell” The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials”
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
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October 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphenylcyclopropenone's effectiveness and safety for alopecia areata are unclear.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib stops hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
January 2019 in “Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa” A 15% pea extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth and combats hair loss.
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February 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Baricitinib effectively improved both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata symptoms in a patient.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” AA–TF#15 significantly promotes hair regrowth and could be an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease” Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.