Trichotillomania treatment is improving with new therapies, but challenges like stigma and lack of training remain.
Trichotillomania involves hair-pulling due to brain and genetic factors, with behavior therapy and new drugs showing promise, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis persist.
June 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women that causes various symptoms and health risks, requiring personalized treatment.
October 2024 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” Timely treatments like PRP, topical, and drugs can effectively reduce hair loss.
November 2021 in “Austin therapeutics” Current treatments for hair loss from chemotherapy are limited, but new methods are being researched.
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics” Plant compounds may help hair growth and improve alopecia treatments.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
August 2025 in “Arabixiv (OSF Preprints)” Low-level laser therapy effectively improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
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September 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” Nicotiana tabacum has potential therapeutic uses but also poses toxic risks.
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January 1977 in “Hormone and metabolic research” Cyproterone Acetate effectively treats androgen-related conditions and is used in prostate cancer therapy and hormone therapy for transgender women.
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June 2021 in “Plants” Sterculia foetida seed extract shows promise for therapeutic use due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relief properties.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare” Eclipta alba phytosomes improve bioavailability and therapeutic effects.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Peperomia pellucida shows promise for developing new therapeutic drugs.
January 2026 in “Physical Education Health and Social Sciences” Combining probiotics, clotrimazole gel, and laser therapy improves treatment for recurrent yeast infections.
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February 2011 in “Molecular cancer therapeutics” CCT128930 is a promising new drug that effectively targets and inhibits a cancer-related protein, showing potential for cancer treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” Yashtimadhu effectively supports head and neck health with its healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
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June 2019 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Activating TRPV3 channels stops hair growth by killing hair follicle cells.
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April 2014 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
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November 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology” Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological reviews” New research on prostamide F2α has led to treatments for glaucoma and eyelash growth and may have more medical uses.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improved delivery systems can enhance oleanolic acid's effectiveness in treating various conditions.
October 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” Senna Makki is mainly effective as a laxative, but more research is needed for other uses.
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January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
April 2024 in “Journal of biomedical and pharmaceutical research” Nanoparticles offer significant benefits over traditional chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
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January 2013 Bimatoprost treats glaucoma and promotes hair growth, with potential for more medical uses.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” PCOS is best managed with personalized lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgery.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially with antiandrogens, minoxidil, and autoimmune therapies.
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November 2002 in “Annals of internal medicine” Use NSAIDs for immediate migraine relief and β-blockers for prevention; tailor treatment to the individual.