research Drug Repositioning: New Opportunities for Older Drugs
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Clinical Advances in Exosome-Based Therapies for Aesthetic Medicine: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Human Clinical Trials
Exosome therapies improve skin and hair rejuvenation effectively.
research Comparison of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil in treating patients with androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review of clinical trials
PRP is a good alternative or addition to minoxidil for treating hair loss.
research Exploring Phytotherapy For Alopecia: Efficacy, Mechanisms, And Future Directions
Herbal remedies might help with hair loss but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
research Targeted immunotherapy for hair regrowth and regeneration
Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.
research Bimatoprost versus clobetasol propionate in scalp alopecia areata: A prospective non-randomized open-label clinical trial
Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
research Bicalutamide 25 mg associated with minoxidil 1 mg versus minoxidil 1 mg for female-pattern hair loss: A randomized double-blind clinical trial
Bicalutamide added no extra benefit over minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
research Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Topical finasteride effectively and safely increases hair growth in men with hair loss.
research The clinical development of a 5α-reductase inhibitor, finasteride
Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.
research Soy Protein Containing Isoflavones Improves Facial Signs of Photoaging and Skin Hydration in Postmenopausal Women: Results of a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Soy protein with isoflavones reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration in postmenopausal women.
research Bariatric surgery for spontaneous ovulation in women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: the BAMBINI multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial
Bariatric surgery improves ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity better than medical therapy.
research Is autologous platelet-rich plasma capable of increasing hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
research Antihirsutism activity of Fennel (fruits of Foeniculum vulgare) extract – A double-blind placebo controlled study
Fennel extract cream can reduce hair thickness in people with excessive hair growth.
research The effect of a helmet type, home-use low-level light therapy device for chemotherapy-induced alopecia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The trial is testing if a helmet that uses light can prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
research The first clinical experience on efficacy of topical flutamide on melasma compared with topical hydroquinone: a randomized clinical trial
Topical flutamide works as well as hydroquinone for melasma but needs more safety checks.
research Translating Resveratrol Research: A Systematic Review on Patents and Clinical Trials (2000–2025)
Resveratrol shows health benefits but faces challenges in effectiveness and regulation.
research Platelet-rich Plasma and Its Application in Clinical Trial
Platelet-rich plasma, which has growth factors, is used in many medical fields and can promote tissue repair, stimulate hair growth, and increase hair density.
research A phase 2a randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase inhibitors ritlecitinib and brepocitinib in alopecia areata: 24-week results
Ritlecitinib and brepocitinib effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
research Scalp hair regrowth is associated with improvements in health-related quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with severe alopecia areata: results from two randomized controlled trials
Regrowing scalp hair improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial
The levonorgestrel implant increases free testosterone and lowers SHBG more than DMPA-IM and the copper IUD.
research Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in Asians with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
research Use of an alternative method to evaluate erythema severity in a clinical trial: difference in vehicle response with evaluation of baseline and postdose photographs for effect of oxymetazoline cream 1·0% for persistent erythema of rosacea in a phase IV study
Oxymetazoline cream 1.0% effectively reduces rosacea redness, and using baseline photos improves assessment accuracy.
research The effect of curcumin supplementation on circulating adiponectin and leptin concentration in adults: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Curcumin supplements increase adiponectin and decrease leptin in adults.
research Combination of adipose-derived stem cell conditioned media and minoxidil for hair regrowth in male androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial
Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
research Clinical Snippets
Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
research An oral French maritime pine bark extract improves hair density in menopausal women: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, double blind intervention study
French maritime pine bark extract significantly increased hair density in menopausal women.
research A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, split patch study to evaluate the effects of platelet rich plasma on alopecia areata
Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in androgenetic alopecia – A randomized controlled trial
Low-level laser therapy is safe but not significantly better than minoxidil alone for hair growth.
research Skin and Scalp Health Benefits of a Specific Botanical Extract Blend: Results from a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study in Urban Outdoor Workers
A botanical extract blend improved skin and scalp health in women working outdoors.
research Effectiveness of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Center, Non-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study in Vietnam
PRP therapy effectively improves hair density and reduces hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.