January 2026 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Intralesional pentoxifylline effectively and safely treats alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth.
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October 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Pentoxifylline alone and combined with triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized alopecia areata, with the combination showing the highest effectiveness.
March 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is being tested for safety and effectiveness in young children with severe alopecia areata.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds called benzoquinolinones may treat conditions linked to excess DHT.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Mutations in the LIPH gene cause woolly hair in a child.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Ritlecitinib is effective long-term for treating alopecia areata in teens.
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 significantly improved eyebrow and eyelash regrowth and patient satisfaction in adults with alopecia areata.
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Licorice extract hair tonics are effective and safe for hair growth, except for mild eye irritation at the lowest concentration.
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June 2017 in “Journal of biomedicine and translational research” Lychee fruit polyphenol (Oligonol®) may regulate genes linked to cell growth and inflammation in human scalp cells.
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April 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Teriflunomide is an effective and safe first-line oral treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The trial showed that a new under-the-tongue treatment for severe hair loss was somewhat effective in a small group of people.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
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May 2008 in “Plant journal” D'orenone stops root hair growth by disrupting auxin transport, but adding auxin can reverse this.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” The new gel provides faster and longer-lasting pain relief than the cream.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Cancer” The treatment combination is effective and generally safe for lung cancer.
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Ruxolitinib can help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
October 2025 in “Figshare” Deuruxolitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but needs more safety research.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The thyroid nodule was benign, and surgery was successful with a smooth recovery.
January 2025 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” Ozonated olive oil may effectively treat fungal skin infections.
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August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Switching to ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth and well-being in severe alopecia areata patients.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Naltrexone did not significantly reduce hair pulling but improved cognitive flexibility.
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” 1 citations
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January 2022 in “Burns” Taurine and apocynin together improve burn healing, especially later in recovery.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Clitoria ternatea has potential health and skincare benefits but needs more testing for safe use.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Clitoria ternatea has potential health and skincare benefits but needs more testing for safe use.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Both treatments work equally well for hair regrowth, but the lotion has fewer side effects.