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October 2025 in “Actualización en Medicina de Familia” New drugs face challenges due to limited evidence, and safety updates are advised for some existing medications.
Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
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September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc pyrithione needs targeted delivery to the scalp for effective dandruff treatment.
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A rigid compound with a common structural motif was successfully synthesized.
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September 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
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December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.
June 2025 in “Experimental and Сlinical Urology” Predstanormix Duo is a safe and effective new drug for treating urinary symptoms from BPH.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
January 2015 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Anionic squarticles can effectively counteract amitriptyline overdose, improving survival rates.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
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December 1976 in “PubMed” Cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol effectively reduce hirsutism and acne in women.
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November 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Scientists created iodinated arylhydantoins and arylthiohydantoins that could potentially be used for imaging prostate cancer. Some versions with specific side-chains showed high potential for this use.
Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
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February 2021 in “BMJ” High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.
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January 1980 in “Dermatology” Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
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September 2015 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.
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August 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” Pazopanib treatment caused rapid hair color loss, possibly indicating its effectiveness.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Forsythiaside A helps protect cells and liver from damage by reducing oxidative stress and boosting antioxidants.
January 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Forsythoside A may help treat hair loss by blocking specific channels.
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November 2004 in “Hospital pharmacy” Certain medications can cause serious side effects, so it's important to report them.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Certain hydroxycinnamate derivatives may effectively inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss with low toxicity.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
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October 2002 in “Journal Of Clinical Periodontology” Levamisole and finasteride can reduce DHT production, potentially preventing phenytoin-induced gum overgrowth.
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December 2003 in “Planta” Hypaphorine from a fungus changes the internal structure of Eucalyptus root hairs, stopping their growth.