November 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” FOL-005 peptide may help treat excessive hair growth safely.
June 1958 in “Mycopathologia” Selective chemical epilation effectively treats tinea capitis without harmful side effects.
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” Malassezia folliculitis mainly affects the trunk in males and is better detected with d-PAS staining.
April 2015 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.
August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The formulated gel is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
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May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
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April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” DPCP may be safe for treating alopecia during pregnancy, but more research is needed.
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December 2003 in “Planta” Hypaphorine from a fungus changes the internal structure of Eucalyptus root hairs, stopping their growth.
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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
December 2014 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Griseofulvin effectively treats tinea capitis kerion type.
December 2012 in “http://isrctn.org/>” A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
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December 2009 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Mercuric triflate is an effective catalyst for various organic reactions, working well at room temperature with high yields.
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May 2003 in “Planta Medica” Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” FilaggrinHigh melanomas have active FGFR signaling and weak GNA14 and Th1 signatures.
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PPCM microspheres allow controlled finasteride release over 24 hours.
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August 1988 in “PubMed” Interferon therapy is a promising and safe treatment for hepatitis B in Southeast Asia.
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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.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Therapeutic advances in infectious disease” A 9-year-old girl with a healthy immune system was successfully treated for a severe fungal scalp infection caused by Microsporum audouinii.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib may effectively treat alopecia in children without major side effects.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A 3:1 surfactant mixture in microemulsions can effectively deliver finasteride through the skin.
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September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.