April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
August 2021 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Plant extracts in shampoo improved hair thickness and density in men with hair loss.
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
October 2017 in “The Japanese Biochemical Society/The Molecular Biology Society of Japan” Some natural compounds might help hair grow.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The finasteride patch effectively treats hair loss by enhancing skin absorption.
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January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs” Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Intensive Care Medicine” Clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for treating alopecia areata.
October 2008 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Four herbal extracts in a liposomal formulation can help prevent hair loss.
July 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Copaiba resin oil shows promise for cancer therapy and is safe for topical use.
The extract from the plant Adiantum capillus-veneris might be used to treat COVID-19.
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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.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The new delivery system improves treatment for hair loss by enhancing drug absorption and effectiveness.
Finasteride-loaded microemulsions, made with cinnamon oil, Tween20, propylene glycol, and water, can help maintain stemness of dermal cells, potentially aiding in hair regeneration.
Hair transplantation works for hair loss, but ongoing medication is needed for lasting results.
Cyproterone acetate is used for topical treatment of diseases dependent on male hormones.
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The ointment is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of psoriasis.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
July 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research”
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Topical immunotherapy, especially with DPCP, is effective for treating severe alopecia areata.
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February 2018 in “Psicologia e Saúde em Debate” The caffeine shampoo formulation is stable and suitable for treating hair loss.
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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.