June 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” New treatments for hair loss focus on targeting specific causes to improve effectiveness and safety.
A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
99 citations
,
October 2006 in “BMC clinical pharmacology” Finasteride may cause slight depression and anxiety.
88 citations
,
September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Marijuana use may be linked to lower TSH levels, but the exact cause is unclear.
7 citations
,
January 2019 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Maidenhair fern extract reduced anxiety and depression in rats and may work due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
1 citations
,
November 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
1 citations
,
September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
2 citations
,
October 2021 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
34 citations
,
December 2015 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” Some hormone-related drugs may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease differently in men and women.
3 citations
,
July 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
14 citations
,
October 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
February 2021 in “The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update” Finasteride use in young people may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and mental health issues.
May 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Effective treatments for trichotillomania include cognitive-behavioral therapy, certain medications, and alternative support tools.
13 citations
,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Melatonin could be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease and rosacea.
10 citations
,
October 2006 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New treatments for male hypogonadism are easier to use and target specific tissues to reduce side effects.
13 citations
,
January 2010 in “Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology” Diphencyprone increases Bcl-2 protein in patients with hair regrowth from alopecia areata.
2 citations
,
November 2020 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Redefining drug dosages is crucial when repurposing them for new uses.
1 citations
,
April 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Both penicillamine and tiopronin have significant side effects, but trying the alternative drug can be beneficial if the first is not tolerated.
19 citations
,
June 2010 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” A plant extract was found to effectively block an enzyme related to male hormone-related diseases.
60 citations
,
December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” EETs can delay seizures by affecting GABA activity, offering potential new treatments for seizures.
43 citations
,
December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Progesterone protects neurons from damage by converting to allopregnanolone, which works through GABAA receptors.
20 citations
,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
44 citations
,
July 2012 in “Endocrine Practice” We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
21 citations
,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Thiopurines help treat IBD but require genetic testing to avoid side effects.
6 citations
,
April 2015 in “Behavioural Brain Research” Finasteride worsens stress effects on sensory processes, possibly linking to anxiety/depression.
Many patients in the rheumatology clinic adjusted or stopped their medications due to side effects.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Post-exposure syndromes are persistent conditions caused by past exposures, needing unique interventions.