May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman developed male characteristics after using unregulated hormone therapy.
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” New treatments for COVID-19 show promise, but more effective antiviral drugs are needed.
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February 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy is about 80% effective in treating hair loss, with best results in males, those who use it for over a year, and those with scalp conditions like dandruff and rash.
August 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Noninvasive treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and low-light laser therapy can help with hair loss.
March 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg was found to be more effective than finasteride 1mg in treating male pattern hair loss, with similar side effects.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride 0.5mg is more effective than finasteride 1mg for treating male pattern baldness.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
September 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Targeting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway may lead to better treatments for hair loss.
June 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Androgenetic alopecia can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride, requiring long-term use and patient cooperation.
January 2024 in “Advanced Science” New microspheres help heal skin wounds and regrow hair without scarring.
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January 2021 in “Gland Surgery” Breast implants are generally safe, but textured implants may rarely cause lymphoma.
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January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” TLR-targeted therapies show promise in cancer treatment by helping destroy tumors.
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March 2018 in “Journal of oncology practice” Scalp cooling is an effective and safe way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, with manageable side effects and low risk of scalp cancer.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The new device improves surgical accuracy by using a special dye and camera to see inside tissues.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Cedrol promotes hair growth better than baricitinib by regulating immune cells.
Finasteride can help with hair loss but may cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
January 2025 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Peficitinib can turn human fibroblasts into cells that help grow hair.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles may improve caffeine delivery for hair growth, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Low-level laser therapy is the most supported treatment for hair loss, but other methods show promise.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” Nanocarriers can enhance cosmetics but face regulatory and safety challenges.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Marine biomaterials show promise for drug delivery and wound healing.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
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November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
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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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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.