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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
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January 1987 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
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May 2005 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Oral zinc and topical steroids can effectively treat chronic scalp pustules and hair loss in elderly patients.
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January 1991 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
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February 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Imatinib can cause hair loss due to lichen planopilaris.
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October 2024 in “BMC Pediatrics” Kerion in Fars Province mainly affects boys under 11 linked to animal contact, with varied treatment outcomes.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The treatment was effective for the puppy's skin and intestinal infections.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” The DPCP/HPβCD complex improves solubility and anti-inflammatory effects for alopecia areata treatment.
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January 2004 in “International Journal of aromatherapy/International journal of aromatherapy” Ocimum oil may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss from cyclophosphamide.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” Lysocellin helps stop cell damage from etoposide and may prevent hair loss.
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November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
May 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Inositol was more effective than metformin in improving menstrual cycles and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore” Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Both fluoxetine and clomipramine effectively treat dog lick dermatitis, but fluoxetine works faster with lower recurrence, while clomipramine has fewer side effects.
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March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
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June 2003 in “PubMed” Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” ChuZhiShengFaPian and Licorzine Granules effectively treat early male hair loss.
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October 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
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June 2010 in “Pharmacognosy journal” The polyherbal hair oil effectively reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth.