January 2026 in “European Journal of Therapeutics” Topical dapsone may effectively treat lichen planopilaris in the beard, especially for those who can't tolerate standard treatments.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Combining low-dose oral minoxidil with immunomodulators shows promise for treating alopecia areata but needs more research.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Baricitinib is a safe and effective alternative for alopecia areata patients who do not respond to tofacitinib.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Long-term baricitinib treatment can lead to significant scalp hair regrowth in patients initially showing only eyebrow or eyelash regrowth.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “Medicinal Plants - International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries” Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties.
March 2014 in “The Journal of Urology” Long-term treatment with finasteride or combined therapy worsens sexual function in men with urinary issues.
December 2023 in “Journal of Science Innovations and Nature of Earth” Tribulus terrestris may protect the liver from drug damage.
August 2013 in “Hospital Pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, including skin reactions, stroke, muscle disorders, tongue swelling, hair loss in women, and liver failure.
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March 2021 in “Hepatitis Monthly” Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate is effective and safer for hepatitis B, with fewer side effects than tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
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March 2023 in “The Journal of Biochemistry” LONRF1 is important for oxidative damage response and tissue remodeling during wound healing.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Baricitinib may effectively treat sudden hair whitening and regrowth in some cases.
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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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January 1986 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” Spironolactone can reduce hair growth and testosterone in hirsutism, but is less effective than combined treatments.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib was effective and safe for severe hair loss treatment over 6 months.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Clascoterone and minocycline are effective acne treatments with quick results and fewer side effects.
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May 2016 in “Die Pharmazie” Nanostructured lipid carriers deliver lidocaine to the skin better than nanoethosomes.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” November 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” 11 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
June 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A new taurine-based liquid can help treat hair loss by improving hair follicle health and promoting regrowth.
October 2023 in “F1000Research” TB lymphadenitis can occur in people with SLE on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
January 2024 in “La Ciencia al Servicio de la Salud y Nutrición” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating hair loss, excessive hair growth, and acne.
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April 2015 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is recommended as a more inclusive term and shows potential benefits in various treatments.
60 citations
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June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
November 2024 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib effectively promotes hair regrowth in severe and very severe alopecia areata.
May 2024 in “News Digital Object Group”
January 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Spironolactone helped reduce excessive facial hair in a woman with porphyria cutanea tarda.
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January 2016 in “BioMed Research International” Corilagin is the main antitumor component in Phyllanthus niruri, effective against cancer cells.
March 2024 in “BMC women's health” The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
October 2025 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” Lupus pneumonitis can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia or tuberculosis, so consider lupus in similar cases for proper treatment.