Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
December 2023 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Natural products might be safe, effective, and affordable treatments for hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are not recommended for COVID-19 treatment due to insufficient evidence and safety concerns.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapies like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help some women with hair loss, but finasteride 1mg is not useful, and the effectiveness of other treatments is still unclear.
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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.
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January 2022 in “Journal of nanomaterials” Silver nanoparticles made from Ziziphus nummularia fruit extract promote hair growth and fight bacteria and fungi.
October 2023 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Electrospun nanofibers might be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
November 2004 in “Oncology Times” Advocacy groups should avoid marketing partnerships that may imply drug endorsements.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” The emu oil emulsion with minoxidil was better at promoting hair growth than the commercial product.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Biomedicines” Bioengineered skin models help reduce animal testing and advance research in cosmetics and skin disease.
February 2020 in “Oncology Times” Antibody drug conjugates show promise in targeting cancer cells while reducing harm to healthy cells.
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September 2021 in “PubMed” Hair removal methods vary in effectiveness and side effects, with electrolysis being the only permanent solution.
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Targeted radionuclide therapy shows promise for improving head and neck cancer treatment but needs more research.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
September 2025 in “Healthcare” SSRIs may help manage sexual behavior in dementia patients, but they can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from platelet-rich plasma may help heal wounds but need more research for hair growth and skin use.
October 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Supplemented Erzhi Wan may help regrow hair in male pattern baldness by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
November 2016 in “Regenerative Medicine” In September 2016, there were major advancements and promising clinical trials in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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August 2022 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” Computer-aided methods can speed up COVID-19 drug discovery and help find new uses for existing drugs.
July 2025 in “Biomolecules” Adenosine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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December 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New oral treatments for adult hair loss show promise, especially JAK inhibitors, with mild side effects.
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September 2023 in “Foods” Microfluidics can create precise, efficient delivery systems for food and cosmetics, but scaling up is challenging.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Most emerging dermatological treatments lack strong evidence and require more research.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Exosomes are promising tools in aesthetic medicine for skin and hair regeneration.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
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March 2022 in “Molecules” Nanocarriers can enhance cosmetics but face regulatory and safety challenges.
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January 2018 in “Systematic Reviews” All HPV vaccine studies should be registered and published to reduce reporting bias.