November 2024 in “ACS Materials Letters” The new nitric oxide delivery system may effectively treat hair loss by improving hair follicle health and reducing inflammation.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Intensive Care Medicine” Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for treating alopecia areata.
85 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with menthol grew longer hair, but both formulas had similar overall hair growth.
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” Magistral pharmacies had issues with production quality and dosage accuracy.
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Minoxidil reacts to nitrosation 7 times more than phenol, mainly due to its -NH₂ groups, leading to the creation of N-nitrosominoxidil.
May 2024 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The three-layer microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil into the skin, showing potential as a safe and efficient treatment for hair loss.
July 2022 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” A new lotion with halobetasol and tazarotene successfully treats acne keloidalis nuchae.
11 citations
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July 2023 in “Applied Nanoscience”
18 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Citrullus colocynthis extract is effective for hair growth, comparable to minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” The saw palmetto serum improved hair growth and reduced hair loss and dandruff.
Lipid carriers improve delivery of hair loss treatments to follicles.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
3 citations
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March 2005 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Liposomes and niosomes can increase finasteride retention in the skin.
18 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” The Trust tonic is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, showing promise for prostate health.
82 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Minoxidil sulfate significantly improved hair growth in mice.
January 2009 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Systemic cyproterone acetate and 5% topical minoxidil are effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss.
9 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” New compounds were made that effectively block enzymes related to prostate issues and hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” The new saw palmetto extract effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and may be as good as standard treatments.
14 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil solution had low effect, causing 99% to stop using it.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.
2 citations
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April 1993 in “Current Therapeutic Research” Both creams are equally safe, but hydrocortisone may cause more visible blood vessels.
December 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering” 13 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new nasal gel for schizophrenia improved drug absorption and brain effects in rats.