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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Finasteride reduces opioid use and withdrawal symptoms in animals.
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April 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research” Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
December 2025 in “Molecules” A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
Periplaneta americana extract promotes hair growth and is safe for treating hair loss.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
April 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy helps increase hair density and regrowth for some types of hair loss.
July 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of convergent research interchange” Cauliflower Mushroom extract may help treat male hair loss by affecting hair growth-related genes.
Finasteride treatment slows down hair loss, boosts hair growth, and may increase hair thickness or length, but it can cause side effects like decreased libido and depression in less than 1% of people.
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” More research is needed to understand and treat morphea effectively.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's symptoms improved with treatment but recurred when the steroid dose was reduced, requiring ongoing therapy.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
January 2016 in “Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research” Angiopteris evecta extracts significantly promote hair growth in rabbits.
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May 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Probiotics may help treat skin conditions like acne and eczema safely.
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Topical minoxidil is the most promising treatment for male pattern hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
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March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.