January 2001 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
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February 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
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January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is more effective than anthralin for treating resistant alopecia areata.
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July 1984 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” Some treatments worked for horse ringworm, but mass treatment should focus on stopping infection spread, not just hair regrowth.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on brain activity linked to epilepsy.
March 2023 in “Chemical biology & drug design” Panax notoginseng saponins help hair growth in mice.
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January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
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October 2002 in “The Journal of Urology” Flutamide helps with prostate cancer and some skin conditions but can harm the liver.
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September 1990 in “Fertility and sterility” Ketoconazole can treat ovarian hyperandrogenism but should be used cautiously with monitoring and birth control.
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September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica” A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” Topical calcitriol appears safe and may reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
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September 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
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January 1989 in “Handbook of experimental pharmacology” Anti-androgens can help reduce the effects of male hormones on the skin.
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
October 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth, and sublingual apomorphine quickly improves Parkinson's symptoms.
A method was created to measure oxymatrine in human blood.
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