January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” "Telogen defluxion" is a better term for hair loss than "telogen effluvium."
January 2013 in “Anti-infection Pharmacy” Ligustri Lucidi Fructus has potential benefits for skin health, including anti-inflammation, anti-allergy, and promoting hair growth.
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June 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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September 2019 in “Eye” Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “ACS Omega” New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Finasteride and dutasteride can cause sexual problems like impotence and low libido.
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September 1999 in “Talanta” New method measures minoxidil concentration faster, more accurately, and automatically.
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June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
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January 2011 in “Andrologia” Flutamide and a new synthetic steroid affected brain and prostate chemicals and showed potential for treating androgen-related conditions and epilepsy.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss may cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis, and various factors contribute to female sexual dysfunction.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
March 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Topical finasteride didn't significantly reduce facial hair, but patients felt it helped.
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August 2014 in “Talanta” The method effectively measures drug impact on DHT levels in prostate treatments.
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June 2024 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Flaxseed hair gel is effective for hair growth and dandruff, is stable, and has minimal side effects.
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Semifluorinated alkanes are promising for delivering drugs in various medical applications.
June 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” A dissolving microneedle patch with dutasteride offers effective, long-lasting hair loss treatment with fewer side effects.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” Low dose oral minoxidil is generally safe and can improve hair loss in women, with some experiencing side effects and minimal blood pressure changes.
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
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April 2019 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
March 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Dutasteride helps reduce male pattern hair loss, but may cause side effects like altered libido and erectile dysfunction.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.
October 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman developed lupus after taking hydroxyurea for two years.
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September 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” The combination of propylene glycol and Tween® 80 improves finasteride gel effectiveness.