March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolic acid may help hair growth, a combination treatment improves hair thickness in male hair loss, and early treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia is important.
11 citations
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
17 citations
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October 1980 in “PubMed” Valproic acid is effective for controlling seizures in children, especially as a single treatment, with some side effects.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Hygiene and Sanitation” Heavy metals can damage skin and hair in mice.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Polyquaternium-64 helps damaged hair look healthy again.
70 citations
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January 2000 in “Drug Development Research” New butyric acid prodrugs show promise for cancer treatment, anemia management, and protecting hair from chemotherapy damage.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats severe Alopecia Areata by reducing harmful immune activity in the skin.
A new topical treatment for hair loss is effective and safe with faster results.
64 citations
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March 2008 in “Neuropsychopharmacology” Baicalin may effectively treat hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” Cyclophosphamide severely damages the intestinal lining in rats.
January 2026 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Yangxuebushen Decoction helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf extract can promote hair growth like Minoxidil.
28 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “American Journal of Dermatological Research and Reviews” The combination therapy was effective and well-tolerated, especially in young patients.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” The hair tonic with menthol grew longer hair, but both formulas had similar overall hair growth.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Baricitinib helped some patients with tough-to-treat hair loss regrow hair, but more research is needed on its safety.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Deucravacitinib helped a man regrow hair and improve psoriasis.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Genetic testing confirmed a rare skin disorder in a young girl, which improved with zinc supplementation.
4 citations
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December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” The excimer lamp is a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata.
8 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cepharanthine shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Biology” Mangabeira leaf extract is effective for making antioxidant-rich shampoos.
1 citations
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February 2002 in “Oncology Times” Intravenous arsenic is safe and effective for treating certain blood cancers.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
17 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” The document concludes that a new method for measuring Minoxidil and Finasteride in hair regrowth solution is better because it considers separation theory and the properties of the ingredients. The mix of Methanol and water and the pH level greatly impact the measurement time and clarity.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.