January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Baicalin may help reduce excessive male hormone levels in PCOS.
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June 2004 in “PubMed” Carbamazepine caused hair loss in a man, which stopped after he stopped taking the drug.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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May 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
January 2001 in “대한피부과학회지” Oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” Cacumen Platycladi extract can safely and effectively reduce hair loss and increase hair density.
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May 2025 in “BMC Cancer” CDK4/6 inhibitors affect safety and quality of life differently, requiring careful use.
56 citations
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December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
83 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Oncology” Wedelolactone selectively kills prostate cancer cells without harming normal cells.
52 citations
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February 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” 9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
January 2022 in “eJournal Kedokteran Indonesia” Both treatments are similarly effective, but paclitaxel-carboplatin is cheaper and has more severe side effects.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Budesonide and N-acetylcysteine reduced tumors and alopecia in mice, regardless of FHIT gene status.
April 2026 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” Upadacitinib can cause hypersensitivity that worsens ulcerative colitis symptoms.
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April 1973 in “Endocrinology” The chemicals 17βC and its methyl ester can block the effects of testosterone on hamster skin but not the effects of DHT.
14 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
July 2013 in “Edinburgh Research Archive (University of Edinburgh)” Dutasteride may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase body fat.
38 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ketoconazole lotion can improve hair regrowth for some people with androgenetic alopecia.
March 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Baricitinib effectively reduces hair loss in alopecia areata and is well-tolerated.
April 2005 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Dutasteride may help treat prostate cancer by causing cancer cells to shrink and die.
January 2012 in “Medical Journal of Babylon”
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
3 citations
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November 2013 in “PubMed” 2 citations
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January 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Cyclosporine combination therapy can regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” The dog had sebaceous adenitis, treated with ciclosporin, leading to some hair regrowth.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.