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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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October 2023 in “Polymers” Electrospun nanofibers are promising for medical, sensing, and energy uses, especially with 3D printing.
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September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Raman spectroscopy is promising for measuring and enhancing drug delivery in alopecia treatments.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.
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February 1996 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” New method detects finasteride in plasma quickly and accurately without clean-up.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Tofacitinib shows promise for treating severe hair loss in adults and teens, with many experiencing regrowth, but hair loss returns when treatment stops.
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April 2023 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” A new patch can deliver stable antibodies over time for potential HIV treatment.
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November 2012 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Confocal Raman microscopy can effectively study drug delivery in hair follicles using pig ear models.
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A new microneedle patch effectively treats hair loss by delivering growth factors to the skin.
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January 2000 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A mother and daughter had severe skin, hair, and eye issues linked to IFAP.
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April 2018 in “Diseases” L-PRF treatment helped heal diabetic foot ulcers effectively.
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Tofacitinib nanoparticles can safely and effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting hair follicles.
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Anchor Flap is an effective, quick treatment for severe baldness but requires skilled surgeons and careful patient selection.
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January 1998 in “Endocrine” RU58841, a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, showed potential as a topical treatment for hair loss, increasing hair density, thickness, and length without systemic side effects in Stumptailed Macaques.
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April 2000 in “Nature biotechnology” November 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” SEPA 0009 is a promising and safe skin penetration enhancer for topical use.
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February 2015 in “Biomaterials” A surface with VEGF can specifically capture endothelial cells from flowing fluids.
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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.
January 2024 in “Pharmacoepidemiology” Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using tofacitinib had more serious side effects than those with alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques” Finasteride reduces prostate size, improves urination, and slows prostate cancer progression.
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.