January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
27 citations
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February 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” White wax and policosanol from white wax effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mice better than a known hair growth drug.
16 citations
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
57 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
1 citations
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October 2010 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” Methotrexate with corticosteroids can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but may cause relapses and side effects.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
46 citations
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January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
70 citations
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.
15 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
4 citations
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
October 2017 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.
1 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” Lysocellin helps stop cell damage from etoposide and may prevent hair loss.
March 2026 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy” In 2024, the FDA approved 50 new drugs, including treatments for hair loss, anemia, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer's.
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
January 2025 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” Skin patting and iontophoresis with dutasteride gel improved hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2004 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively and safely improves hair growth in young men with hair loss.
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March 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A drug called cimetidine can help treat hair loss in women by blocking androgen receptors. However, it's not the first choice and needs more research.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Azathioprine can cause unexpected hair loss and severe bone marrow issues, so careful monitoring is needed.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Telogen effluvium is common after symptomatic COVID-19, especially in young females, and may be linked to nutritional deficiencies.
105 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Ethosomes are effective for delivering drugs through the skin by penetrating deeply and targeting hair follicles.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy works better than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” Dissolving microneedles can effectively deliver dutasteride for hair loss treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
29 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Phospholipid soft vesicles improve topical drug delivery for better skin condition treatments.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
40 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” The conclusion is that treatments for Telogen Effluvium exist, but standard treatment guidelines are needed.