March 2026 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Ruxolitinib helps regrow hair in alopecia areata by blocking inflammation, reducing stress, and controlling cell death.
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May 2023 in “Clinical drug investigation” JAK inhibitors for alopecia areata are linked to minor side effects like headache and acne, but not to an increased risk of serious adverse events.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
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January 1990 in “Leukemia & Lymphoma” The combination of mitoxantrone, etoposide, and prednisolone is effective for treating relapsed lymphoma with manageable side effects.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Existing drugs, including a blood pressure medication, show promise as new treatments for influenza.
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
December 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Minoxidil may help treat myelodysplastic syndrome without harming normal blood cell production.
January 2012 in “Земский врач” Finasteride helps improve treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
August 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating alopecia areata but have serious side effects.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Oncology” Blocking the Hedgehog pathway may help overcome drug resistance in multiple myeloma.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast did not work for treating severe alopecia areata.
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.
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January 2012 in “Shijie zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi” The compound zishenqing formula is effective and safe for treating mild to moderate systemic lupus erythematosus.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural plant products like Proanthocyanidins and curcumin may help treat ischemic stroke by reducing inflammation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BLZ-100 is safe for use in skin cancer surgery and may help identify cancerous tissue.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” OR101 may effectively treat atopic dermatitis and similar skin conditions.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Cyclosporin A and FK506 can start new hair growth in mice, but ascomycin and rapamycin cannot.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Injectable biostimulators can improve skin by boosting collagen and fat cell activity, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” Removing Gsdma1/2/3 genes reduces skin cell overgrowth by blocking a specific cell pathway.
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February 2022 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Ritlecitinib shows promise for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.