research Minoxidil: Topical or Oral
Oral Minoxidil may be better for hair growth than topical, but its long-term safety is unclear.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pharmacotherapy of androgenetic alopecia – a literature review
Combination therapy for hair loss can improve results and reduce side effects.
research Follicular delivery of spironolactone via nanostructured lipid carriers for management of alopecia
Using nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver spironolactone could improve treatment for hair loss.
research The Changing Landscape of Alopecia Areata: The Therapeutic Paradigm
New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
research Targeting integrin pathways: mechanisms and advances in therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Therapeutics for COVID-19 and post COVID-19 complications: An update
New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
research Female pattern hair loss: current treatment concepts.
Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.
research Toll-like receptor-targeted anti-tumor therapies: Advances and challenges
TLR-targeted therapies show promise in cancer treatment by helping destroy tumors.
research Drug Repurposing - Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Incidence and management of cutaneous toxicities associated with cetuximab
Cetuximab often causes skin rashes, and managing these is important for cancer treatment.
research Review of the effects of 17α-estradiol in humans: a less feminizing estrogen with neuroprotective potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research ADVANCES IN PSORIASIS THERAPY
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research Neurosteroid influence on affective tone
Endogenous neurosteroids may set a baseline mood.
research Parenteral Nutrition Trace Element Product Shortage Considerations
Use oral or enteral supplements when possible and reserve IV trace elements for those solely dependent on PN.
research Home-Use Laser and Light Devices for the Skin—An Update
At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
research Preparing regenerative therapies for clinical application: proposals for responsible translation
The document suggests a need for collaboration, better evidence, and a responsible framework to safely and effectively advance regenerative therapies to clinical use.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research Topical bimatoprost for the treatment of eyebrow hypotrichosis.
Bimatoprost can help grow eyebrow hair.
research Finasteride Enhances the Generation of Human Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells by Up-Regulating the COX2/PGE2 Pathway
Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
research Evidence for supplemental treatments in androgenetic alopecia.
The review doesn't clearly say if biotin, caffeine, melatonin, a marine extract, and zinc are effective for treating hair loss.
research Biologics and Small Molecule Targeted Therapies for Pediatric Alopecia Areata, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the US: A Narrative Review
Biologics and targeted therapies could improve treatment for children with certain chronic skin conditions.
research Heterogeneity in amount of growth factors secreted by platelets in platelet‐rich plasma samples from alopecia patients
PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
research Artificial Hair: By the Dawn to Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant
Biofibre® hair implants are safe and effective for alopecia when proper procedures are followed, with high patient satisfaction.
research JAK 1-3 inhibitors and TYK-2 inhibitors in dermatology: Practical pearls for the primary care physician
Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
research The Need for Speed and Efficiency: A Brief Review of Small Molecule Antivirals for COVID-19
Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
research The Cutaneous Side Effects of Selective BRAF Inhibitors and Anti-CTLA4 Agents: the Growing Role of the Dermatologist in the Management of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma
Dermatologists are crucial for managing skin side effects in metastatic melanoma patients using vemurafenib and ipilimumab.
research Aphalangia possibly linked to unintended use of finasteride during early pregnancy
Finasteride use during early pregnancy may cause limb deformities in babies.
research Inhibition of T-cell activity in alopecia areata: recent developments and new directions
New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.