January 2026 in “Medicina” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin disorders effectively and safely.
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
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July 2024 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Ritlecitinib is safe and may effectively treat alopecia areata.
February 2025 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments for diseases.
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March 2023 in “PubMed” Advanced therapy medicinal products show promise for vitiligo treatment with fewer side effects, but affordability is a challenge.
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone cream could be used for other skin conditions affected by hormones.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair samples can reliably monitor tacrolimus levels in kidney transplant patients.
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August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Pexidartinib often causes liver issues and fatigue, especially in women.
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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Nutrafol may cause liver damage.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking IL-12 can help treat alopecia areata by preventing hair follicle immune issues.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Over 150 new molecules with biological activities were found in traditional herbal medicines, some with potential for new drug development.
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July 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Scientists created a gel with nanoparticles to deliver medicine to hair follicles effectively.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Excessive iodine from a cystic fibrosis supplement can cause hypothyroidism.
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March 2021 in “Phytomedicine plus” Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
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December 2023 in “FUDMA Journal of Sciences” Vachellia nilotica and Senegalia ataxacantha have compounds useful for antifungal treatments and could boost Katsina State's economy.
August 2024 in “Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can improve cancer treatment but faces challenges.
August 2025 in “Nanomaterials” Tea polyphenol–zinc helps protect the liver and intestines from oxidative stress.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.
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August 2018 in “Life sciences” Kang-ai injection with platinum-based chemotherapy improves tumor response and immune function while reducing side effects in advanced lung cancer.
June 2024 in “Poster presentations” Janus Kinase inhibitors effectively induce remission in Ulcerative Colitis with an acceptable safety profile.
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November 2014 in “Thérapie” Potassium channel activators like nicotinamide and minoxidil might help treat solid tumors.