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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
January 2012 in “Курский научно-практический вестник "Человек и его здоровье"” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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April 1997 in “Human reproduction” Hormone therapy for excessive hair growth is as good with GnRHa as with high-dose CPA, but GnRHa has longer-lasting results.
February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata by reversing hair loss.
35 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” HDAC inhibitors help brain cells grow and improve brain function.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
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February 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” JAK inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata, with most patients seeing hair growth after treatment.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib works better and is more tolerable for severe alopecia than conventional treatments and DPCP immunotherapy.
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January 2000 in “European Urology” Blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT can safely and effectively treat enlarged prostate.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” The new gel combining minoxidil and tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Early high-dose steroid treatment helps prolong disease-free periods in severe alopecia areata.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.
JAK inhibitors effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” IVIG therapy was linked to hair regrowth in two patients with hair loss, but it's not recommended due to its risks and costs.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tailored treatments for alopecia areata show promising results, with pulse steroids effective for mild cases and Ritlecitinib, Dupilumab, or methotrexate and prednisone effective for severe cases.
June 2024 in “Archives of Medical Science” Telitacicept effectively improved hair regrowth in a woman with lupus and alopecia.
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July 2024 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Ritlecitinib is safe and may effectively treat alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Galen Medical Journal” Combining mesotherapy with systemic treatments effectively improves alopecia universalis treatment.
April 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Brepocitinib 30mg is most effective for moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, but ritlecitinib 50mg may offer a better balance of safety and effectiveness.
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July 1975 in “PubMed” Intensive immunosuppression can reduce relapse rates in multiple sclerosis patients, despite some side effects.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
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June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” PRP is more effective than triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” New pregnane derivatives were more effective than finasteride at inhibiting a key enzyme for male pattern baldness.
December 1989 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Cyproterone helps women with hair loss caused by genetics. More research is needed to confirm the best dose.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.