12 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
2 citations
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April 2017 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid can cause hair loss when taken orally but may promote hair growth when applied topically.
December 2025 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” PRP therapy is effective and safe for skin conditions like wound healing and hair loss.
348 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.
273 citations
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May 2017 in “The Lancet” Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
179 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
37 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
31 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Prostaglandin F2α analogs show promise for treating certain types of hair loss but need more research for other skin conditions.
26 citations
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February 2009 in “Drug Development Research” 17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
21 citations
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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.
21 citations
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April 2011 in “Epilepsia” The drug combination significantly reduced epileptic drop attacks in patients.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery has shown improved treatment outcomes for skin conditions and has potential to reduce side effects and treatment time.
16 citations
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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.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
11 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for hair loss.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” DA-5512 effectively improves hair growth and health, performing better than minoxidil.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine combined with Pantogar® effectively treats twenty-nail dystrophy.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Urology Journal” Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Radiation oncology journal” Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Review determines effective, safe treatments for female hair loss.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Exosome therapy shows promise for hair growth with minimal side effects, but more research is needed.
September 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Combining platelet-rich products, biomaterials, and bioactive substances may improve skin treatment, but more research is needed.
Microneedling may improve neck scars, but more research is needed.
November 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” The acne treatment improved skin texture and acne lesions but not scars.
August 2024 in “UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health Sciences” PRP shows promise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation but needs standardized reporting for better outcomes.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
November 2016 in “Faridpur Medical College Journal” Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.