Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Vitamin D3 is a safe and effective alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata, with fewer side effects.
April 2011 in “Cancer Research” 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol-aglycone may help prevent and treat prostate cancer by reducing androgen receptor activity.
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.
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January 2022 in “Burns” Taurine and apocynin together improve burn healing, especially later in recovery.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
December 2023 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new topical treatment for hair loss shows strong hair growth effects with low toxicity.
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
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January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” Mangkokan leaf extract can fight bacteria and may help prevent hair loss and treat infections.
October 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Serenoa repens extract shows promise as a natural treatment for prostate cancer.
January 2026 in “Chonnam Medical Journal” Escin helps keep hair follicles in the growth phase longer.
January 2026 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” Platycladus orientalis fruit extracts have antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties, useful for health and food applications.
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January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
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April 2023 in “The Lancet” Ritlecitinib effectively treats alopecia areata and is well-tolerated.
August 2025 in “Current Botany” Acrotrema arnottianum shows promise for treating infections and has antioxidant properties.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Sphaeranthus indicus and silver nanoparticles can help treat liver cancer by killing cancer cells.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
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January 2023 in “Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity” Bacillus tequilensis from Leea indica leaves is a strong natural antioxidant source.
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October 2013 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Oral cyclosporine can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
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January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, was reported to cause psoriasis in a patient for the first time.
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February 2024 in “Patient Preference and Adherence” Isotretinoin treatment in Palestine shows poor adherence to guidelines, with common side effects and a need for better prescribing practices and patient education.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OR101 may effectively treat atopic dermatitis and similar skin conditions.
January 2026 in “Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias” Ozonated oil and Centella asiatica extract improve wound healing in mice, with each having specific benefits.
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October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” The research found that compound 6, a newly created steroid, is more effective at inhibiting 5α-reductase (an enzyme) than current treatments, suggesting it could be a better option for treating urinary tract symptoms in men.
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Asiasari Radix et Rhizoma is safe and has potential for new drug development due to its therapeutic properties.
October 2025 in “BMC Pediatrics” Timely zinc treatment is crucial for preventing severe complications in Acrodermatitis enteropathica.