January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
19 citations
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
24 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
Deuruxolitinib is approved to treat severe alopecia areata in adults.
The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
January 2007 in “동의생리병리학회지 = Journal of physiology & pathology in Korean Medicine” Biotae Orientalis extracts may help treat hair loss.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” 21-hydroxylase deficiency causes hormone imbalances leading to various symptoms, and diagnosis involves clinical and genetic tests.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of lipid research” New probes were created to effectively measure specific enzymes involved in fat metabolism, which could help develop new drugs.
8 citations
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April 1991 in “European journal of endocrinology” 3α-AdiolG is a good marker for androgen activity in women with excessive hair growth and decreases with anti-androgen treatment.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
January 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” Cyclosporine combined with other treatments can help hair regrow in severe alopecia areata, but it may cause side effects.
75 citations
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August 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The eucalyptus oil system improved skin delivery of hormones, but safety concerns remain.
37 citations
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May 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” MK-386 lowers DHT in blood and skin but not in semen.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for hair loss and prostate issues without hormonal side effects.
JAK inhibitors show promise in treating moderate to severe alopecia areata.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
83 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Oncology” Wedelolactone selectively kills prostate cancer cells without harming normal cells.
February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” MK-386 reduces sebum DHT levels.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The new sunscreen cream is effective, safe, and has good skin qualities.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The finasteride patch effectively treats hair loss by enhancing skin absorption.
January 2005 in “Translational and Clinical Pharmacology” HDMHG0401-10 improves hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia and has no major side effects.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” BECD helps straighten wavy hair by reducing undulation.
15 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” A new cream, DHMEQ, reduces allergic skin inflammation effectively.
May 2026 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” The formulation effectively promotes hair growth with low systemic exposure.
October 2018 in “Focus on surfactants”
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Honokiol from Magnolia plants may be beneficial for treating various skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
68 citations
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February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
June 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical quality assurance” Eclipta alba extract could be a promising natural treatment for hair loss.