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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Intralesional corticosteroids work best for mild alopecia areata, and DPCP works best for moderate to severe cases.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain peptides can prevent hair loss in young rats caused by a cancer drug.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Incorrect injection of corticosteroids for alopecia areata can cause skin problems.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
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February 2003 in “Annals of Neurology” Progesterone and related compounds may help control seizures linked to the menstrual cycle but have limitations that need addressing.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” Diphenylcyclopropenone topical immunotherapy is effective for treating alopecia areata, with some side effects.
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March 2015 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Phospholipids from pig lungs can significantly promote hair growth.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” cp-asiAR may effectively treat hair loss by targeting androgen receptors.
February 2024 in “Cureus” A large scalp tumor was removed from an elderly woman, who was later diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
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February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
July 2022 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Piptadeniastrum africanum and Cordia plathytyrsa can increase testosterone without major metabolic changes, but may affect triglycerides and creatinine.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” The DPCP/HPβCD complex improves solubility and anti-inflammatory effects for alopecia areata treatment.
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April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Progesterone-derived neurosteroids affect GABA-A receptor expression, influencing epilepsy during menstrual cycles.
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January 2011 in “Journal of S C C J” Adenosine lotion improves hair thickness and density in women with thinning hair.
July 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining baricitinib with low-dose corticosteroids significantly improved severe hair loss in eight patients.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
New pyridine compounds effectively inhibit GSK3, a diabetes treatment target.
May 2026 in “Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences” Low-dose intralesional corticosteroid treatment led to rapid hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” TGPC plus CGT is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children.
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December 1994 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Prolactin speeds up hair growth and moulting in cashmere goats.
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June 2012 in “Journal of dairy science” Bovine milk fats applied to mouse skin can promote hair growth similar to known hair growth treatments.
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June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical DPCP is somewhat effective for hair loss in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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February 1994 in “PubMed” Valproic acid is an effective and safe first-choice treatment for many types of seizures.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cilostazol may help hair grow and could be a new treatment for hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Molecules” A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Superficial cryotherapy significantly improves eyebrow hair growth in alopecia universalis patients.