Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” March 2023 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” Both new minoxidil formulations significantly stimulated hair growth and improved dermal metabolism.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Otology” A rare ear-area hair cyst was successfully removed from a 10-year-old boy.
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” 14 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
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September 2014 in “Drug Delivery” Using microneedles before applying eflornithine cream can make it more effective at stopping hair growth.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanoemulsions can effectively improve the delivery of certain hydrophobic molecules.
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January 2000 in “PubMed” Both finasteride and GnRH agonist treatments reduced hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but GnRH agonist was more effective.
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August 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” RHA fillers are effective and safe for treating nasolabial folds in people of color.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
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October 2022 in “Indian journal of anatomy and surgery of head, neck and brain” The nasolabial flap is effective for repairing the mouth in patients with oral submucous fibrosis.
January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanoparticles with specific drugs can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
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June 2021 in “Cosmetics” A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
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May 2018 in “European journal of pharmacology” Fesoterodine is effective and safe for elderly patients with overactive bladder.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
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March 1997 in “Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association” Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” Microneedles can improve skin disease treatment by delivering drugs directly through the skin.
April 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral and topical minoxidil are similarly effective for hair growth, but oral may work better on the top of the head.
March 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering alopecia treatments to the skin.
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March 2016 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New drug delivery systems improve treatment effectiveness and patient experience.
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a strong 5α-reductase inhibitor.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.
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December 1998 in “European Respiratory Journal” Hair bleach can make rabbit airways more sensitive.