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research Drugs targeting epithelial–mesenchymal transition molecules for treatment of lichen planopilaris
Drugs targeting EMT molecules show promise for treating lichen planopilaris.
research 42004 Scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash hair regrowth with continued ritlecitinib treatment among patients with alopecia areata without target efficacy response at Week 24: post hoc analysis of the ALLEGRO phase 2b/3 study
Continued ritlecitinib treatment can lead to hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata who initially don't respond.
research Treatment of monilethrix with oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
research Trichothiodystrophy
research A Phase 1, Open‐Label Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Ritlecitinib in Children Aged 6–12 Years With Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib was generally well tolerated in children with alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy Combined with Scalp Microneedling using Clobetasol Propionate 0,05% Solution for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia
Combining low-level laser therapy with scalp microneedling and a clobetasol solution significantly improves androgenetic alopecia.
research Use of Excimer Lamp and Topical Tofacitinib 2% Gel in the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report
Combining excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel may help treat hair loss in children.
research In Vitro Stability and Preclinical Safety Evaluation of High-Dose Intravitreal Topotecan in Rabbits: Impact of Dose and Concentration
Lower doses of topotecan are safe for eyes, but higher doses may harm the retina.
research A Convenient Synthesis of (16S,20S)-3β-Hydroxy-5α-pregnane-20,16-carbolactam and Its N-alkyl Derivatives
A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
research Low-level laser therapy for androgenetic alopecia
LLLT increases hair density and growth in AGA patients.
research GABAergic neurosteroids mediate the effects of ethanol on long‐term potentiation in rat hippocampal slices
Ethanol blocks memory formation in rats by enhancing certain brain chemicals.
research TREATMENT OF SEVERE ALOPECIA AREATA USING METHOTREXATE AS AN ADJUNCTIVE DRUG IN COMBINATION WITH INTRAVENOUS AND ORAL CORTICOSTEROID
Methotrexate with corticosteroids can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but may cause relapses and side effects.
research Lipid-based nanoparticles for topical delivery of hair growth therapeutic molecules
Lipid-based nanoparticles are effective for applying hair growth treatments to the skin.
research 491 Efficacy of oral tofacitinib in the treatment of lichen planopilaris
Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.
research Evaluation of the efficacy of topical metformin 10% and 20% versus topical potent steroid in the treatment of patients with alopecia areata
Topical metformin gel is as effective and safe as steroids for treating alopecia areata.
research Bilateral nevus comedonicus: efficacy of topical tacalcitol ointment
Tacalcitol ointment effectively improves bilateral nevus comedonicus.
research A COMPARISON OF INTRA-LESIONAL TRIAMINOLONE HEXA-CETONIDE AND TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE IN ALOPECIA AREATA
Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
research Linear morphea alopecia: New trichoscopy findings
Trichoscopy can reveal specific hair and scalp changes in linear morphea.
research Light therapy as a treatment for sexual dysfunction; focus on testosterone levels
research TERAPINĖS BOTULINO NEUROTOKSINO A PANAUDOJIMO GALIMYBĖS
Botulinum neurotoxin A is effective and safe for treating various conditions, but more clinical trials are needed to fully assess its benefits and risks.
research Monilethrix, a rare inherited hair shaft disorder in siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Alopecia areata of eyelashes: Regrowth after injecting triamcinolone into the eyebrow area
Injecting triamcinolone into the eyebrow area may help eyelash regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Intermittent Low-dose Ritlecitinib in Refractory Paediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report with Therapeutic Implications
Low-dose Ritlecitinib may help children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
research Locally Synthetized 17-β-Estradiol Reverses Amyloid-β-42-Induced Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation Deficits
A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
research Drug pipeline 2Q22 — a downturn in approvals
Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
research De novo mutation in the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene (A3243G) with rapid segregation resulting in MELAS in the offspring
A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series
Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.
research Rosemary oil modified glycerosomes for raspberry ketone delivery in androgenic alopecia: Improved dermal retention and hair regrowth
research The neurosteroid environment in the hippocampus exerts bi-directional effects on seizure susceptibility in mice
Neurosteroids in the brain can increase or decrease seizure risk in mice.