91 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research” Plant-derived nanoparticles from Polygoni Multiflori Radix promote hair growth better than Minoxidil by affecting androgen pathways.
6 citations
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C Seminars in Medical Genetics” Eflornithine improved symptoms in Bachmann–Bupp Syndrome patients.
15 citations
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April 2016 in “Hormones” Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
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.
January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanoparticles with specific drugs can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” GFRα2 is essential for controlling neuron size but not for target innervation in certain sensory neurons.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Low-dose rapamycin microdepots can help regrow hair by activating certain cell processes.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology” Stopping the antidepressant agomelatine improved hair loss in a patient.
13 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
July 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
October 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” DA-9401 can protect against finasteride-induced reproductive damage in rats.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Ritlecitinib is being tested for effectiveness and safety in treating severe alopecia areata.
17 citations
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June 2021 in “Molecules” Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “JCI Insight” Abnormal amino acid metabolism may worsen rosacea symptoms.
February 2023 in “European Journal of Medical Research” Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.
June 2013 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” Finasteride improved reflexes and motor activity in rats with liver-related brain issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Certain compounds found in edible mushrooms may help treat hair loss.
6 citations
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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.
1 citations
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October 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy” July 2025 in “Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology” UTMD with diclofenac and Doxil® improves cancer treatment by boosting immune response and reducing tumor-supporting cells.
2 citations
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November 1978 in “JAMA” Valproic acid is an effective seizure medication with some temporary side effects.
March 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Deucravacitinib did not significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite” Duloxetine, escitalopram, and finasteride may be effective against bacteria and fungi.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” AR-27 E-Chol siRNA can effectively promote hair regrowth for androgenetic alopecia.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Finasteride may help reduce opioid use.
3 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
33 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GLP-1 agonists may increase the risk of hair loss.