January 2026 in “Andrology” PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
April 2025 in “La Prensa Medica” Oral contraceptives help treat acne and hair issues by balancing hormones but need careful use due to possible side effects.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
February 2023 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews”
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
May 2026 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” The formulation effectively promotes hair growth with low systemic exposure.
3 citations
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October 2013 The new hydrogel and microemulsion could be better for hair loss treatment than current solutions.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
33 citations
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January 2009 in “Contraception” Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.
12 citations
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August 2017 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
11 citations
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience”
March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology” Low dose finasteride causes only small changes in PSA levels in older men with BPH.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
September 2024 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Auriculotherapy and Aslagh capsules are as effective as metformin for treating PCOS symptoms, with auriculotherapy slightly better for reducing hair growth.
January 2024 in “Repositorio - Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales UDCA.” Minoxidil is more effective than finasteride for treating hair loss in women aged 20 to 50 in Colombia.
January 2021 in “Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering” Higher pressure significantly reduces Finasteride particle size.
38 citations
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January 1997 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride and flutamide effectively reduce hirsutism in PCOS women, with flutamide also lowering hormone levels.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” The new delivery method for dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Bio-medical Materials and Engineering” Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” Spanlastics effectively deliver Rizatriptan Benzoate with high efficiency and controlled release.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reversing female hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with good safety.
117 citations
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release” A new hair loss treatment uses tiny needles to deliver a drug-loaded lipid carrier, promoting hair growth more effectively than current treatments.