April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04755 may be an effective topical treatment for psoriasis.
55 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical latanoprost and bimatoprost eye solutions don't help eyelash growth in people with alopecia areata.
July 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Licorice extract helps hair growth and may treat hair loss.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The finasteride patch effectively treats hair loss by enhancing skin absorption.
164 citations
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January 2003 in “Drugs”
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
31 citations
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April 2005 in “American journal of ophthalmology” Latanoprost can cause eyelash drooping as a side effect.
5 citations
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June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
61 citations
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January 2008 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Finasteride almost fully depletes allopregnanolone in rat brains and enhances 20α-DHP, but doesn't change 3α-DHP levels.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” 19 citations
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July 2005 in “Steroids” Testosterone increases 3α-androstanediol levels, which can be blocked by finasteride.
31 citations
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June 2021 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Liposomal honokiol helps hair regrowth by activating certain pathways and reducing specific proteins.
38 citations
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanoparticles with more oleic acid improved the delivery and stability of the drug spironolactone.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Osteoporosis International” A woman experienced hair loss after taking strontium ranelate for osteoporosis.
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
January 1989 in “Skin research” The hair regrowth tonic effectively increased hair count and was safe for treating male pattern baldness.
Oral lichen planus is not linked to sex hormone levels.
22 citations
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October 2001 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lagerstroemia indica extract can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology online journal” Prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost might help grow hair on the scalp and body.
Latanoprost increases VEGF protein in human cells, which may help hair growth.
56 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants may help treat hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Experimental dermatology” Bimatoprost increases hair growth in mice without breaking down into other substances.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” 5-aminolevulinic acid therapy reduces acne by decreasing fat production in skin cells.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
8 citations
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing treatment for hair loss.