July 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Switching insulin brands caused skin lesions in a diabetic woman, resolved by changing to oral medication.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The zinc pyrithione hair care system improves scalp hydration and reduces water loss.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.
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September 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphencyprone therapy for hair loss can cause vitiligo.
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
The extract of Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. has limited antioxidant properties and cannot prevent uric acid synthesis.
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” P-SLN nanoparticles effectively deliver podophyllotoxin to the skin.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
June 2025 in “Mağallaẗ ʻulūm al-rāfidayn” New pyrazole derivatives may help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new dissolving microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
April 2026 in “Research Square” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inhibiting PDE8A may help treat hair loss by boosting fat cell growth and hair regeneration.
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
December 1998 in “福井大学教育学部紀要 第4部 教育科学” HA-P5 effectively treats acne without causing side effects seen in other treatments.
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June 2019 in “Biochemical Journal” A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
April 2024 in “Актуальні питання педіатрії акушерства та гінекології” Inositol improves metabolism, hormone balance, and reproductive health in women with PCOS and obesity.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
Compounds in fluted pumpkin and African yam bean seed oils may help manage benign prostate hyperplasia.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
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March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” Procyanidin from Indonesian spices may help heal diabetic wounds.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” A compound made by Pfizer can potentially stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production, making it a good candidate for topical use.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” Triphenylphosphine oxide can increase oil production and reduce inflammation in skin cells without affecting TRPM5.
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February 2018 in “Scientia Horticulturae” Mycorrhizal fungi improve root hair growth and nutrient uptake in trifoliate orange, especially when phosphorus is low.
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March 2013 in “BMJ Case Reports” Zinc levels remained low despite treatment, likely due to absorption issues.
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Finasteride may worsen blood sugar control in diabetic patients.