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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
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August 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
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July 2015 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” Flutamide, delivered by solid lipid nanoparticles, could potentially treat hair loss.
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
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July 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice” Four new substances—minoxidil, ferrimanitol ovalbumin, clarithromycin, and glucosamine-hydrochloride—can cause occupational asthma.
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, and it works by changing how testosterone works in the body.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
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Dutasteride is more effective and better tolerated than finasteride for hair loss treatment.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Some treatments can stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed to find effective treatments, and hair transplants often fail.
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January 2003 in “Phytomedicine” Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cream effectively and safely reduces facial hair in women.
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