9 citations
,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
38 citations
,
January 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Red-light therapy may slow myopia progression better than traditional treatments.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Deuruxolitinib improves anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
11 citations
,
May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib provides new treatment options for diverse alopecia areata patients.
15 citations
,
November 2002 in “Cardiology in Review” Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
45 citations
,
February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” LX-38 is a safer drug option for treating prostate issues and hair loss without hormonal side effects.
61 citations
,
December 1994 in “Planta”
11 citations
,
January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” LY320236 is a strong blocker of two enzymes that change testosterone into dihydrotestosterone and might help treat conditions related to male hormones.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Double-stranded RNA activates a pathway that causes a skin protein to be expressed in the wrong place.
December 2015 in “Endocrinology and Metabolic Syndrome”
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” High-dose radioactive iodine therapy does not harm fertility in thyroidectomy patients.
15 citations
,
September 2012 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Ginsenosides Rb₁ and Rd may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair cell growth.
2 citations
,
February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract helps heal wounds and regenerate hair follicles.
115 citations
,
March 2001 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Key enzymes control androgen levels, affecting hormone activity and potential treatments.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” May 2025 in “Immunotherapy” Patients were very satisfied with hair regrowth after taking ritlecitinib for alopecia areata.
3 citations
,
February 2013 in “PubMed” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride can help treat skin disorders stimulated by androgens, such as hair loss and acne.
October 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Hibiscus leaf extract is better for diabetes, and Eclipta alba bark extract is better for antioxidants.
66 citations
,
October 1987 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Measuring androstanediol glucuronide in blood is useful for assessing and tracking treatment in women with excessive hair growth.
15 citations
,
March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
3 citations
,
December 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” The ethanol extract of Poria cocos helps skin cells to grow.
19 citations
,
January 2009 in “OpenSIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale)” Calotropis gigantea and Tridax procumbens extracts reduce inflammation more effectively than low-dose Ibuprofen.
255 citations
,
September 2016 in “Frontiers in plant science” Reactive oxygen species (ROS) help control plant growth and development.
7 citations
,
June 2019 in “Coloration Technology” Translucent keratin films are better for testing hair dyes.
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” Red pigmented rice, like Sang-Yod rice, could help promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
3 citations
,
October 2015 in “PubMed” Finasteride may increase iris billowing risk during surgery, similar to tamsulosin.
4 citations
,
July 2017 in “Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis” Retinol may affect immune responses in people with frequent skin boils.