research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
Repurposing existing drugs can quickly and cheaply find new treatments.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Combination Therapy to Treat Asian Female Pattern Hair Loss
The combination therapy is safe and effective for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss in Asian women.
research An Herbal Extract Combination (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) versus 3% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-week, Prospective, Randomized, Triple-blind, Controlled Trial
The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
research Alopecia areata: a new treatment plan
The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.
research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Using PRP to Target Dysregulated Mechanisms and Pathways
PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
research Polystyrene-b-poly (acrylic acid) nanovesicles coated by modified chitosans for encapsulation of minoxidil
Minoxidil can be effectively encapsulated in coated nanovesicles for potential drug delivery.
research Alopecia Management Potential of Rosemary-Based Nanoemulgel Loaded with Metformin: Approach Combining Active Essential Oil and Repurposed Drug
Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
research Gynostemma pentaphyllum Hydrodistillate and Its Major Component Damulin B Promote Hair Growth-Inducing Properties In Vivo and In Vitro via the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway in Dermal Papilla Cells
Gynostemma pentaphyllum and its component damulin B could help hair grow by activating certain cell pathways.
research Preparation and evaluation of hair growth promoting effect of transferosomes containing red clover extract and caffeine alone or in combination.
Red clover and caffeine both promote hair growth, but combining them doesn't enhance the effect.
research Platelet rich plasma combination therapies for treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments may improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research The state‐of‐the‐art in the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review of new therapies and treatment algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
research Treatment options for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy, side effects, compliance, financial considerations, and ethics
Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of PCOS
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research A Case of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Patient with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Frontal fibrosing alopecia might be linked to autoimmune diseases.
research Preparation and Characterization of Liposome Containing Minoxidil and Rosemary Essential Oil
Combining Minoxidil and Rosemary oil in liposomes improves Minoxidil's effectiveness and remains stable for 60 days.
research The Role of Paracellular Transport in the Intestinal Absorption and Biopharmaceutical Characterization of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
research Development and Evaluation of Nanoemulgel Loaded with Minoxidil
The new minoxidil nanoemulgel may treat hair loss more effectively with fewer side effects.
research Prescribing patterns amongst UK dermatologists for the treatment of alopecia areata, female pattern hair loss, and frontal fibrosing alopecia
UK dermatologists commonly use corticosteroids and minoxidil to treat hair loss conditions.
research “Effectiveness of minimally invasive injectable modalities in the management of androgenetic alopecia among adults—A systematic review”
Injectable treatments can effectively and safely improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.
research Compounded Hair Solutions and Foams Containing Minoxidil: Does the Color Change Impact Stability?
Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
research Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Alopecia Areata Patients: A Systematic Review
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata.
research Comparative Study of the Online Over-The-Counter Hair Loss Products
Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
research Reply
Topical minoxidil and anthralin work for patchy alopecia areata but not for alopecia totalis/universalis.
research Hair regrowth treatment efficacy and resistance in androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and continuous Bayesian network meta-analysis
ALRV5XR is the most effective hair regrowth treatment at 24 weeks.
research Comparison between topical cetirizine with minoxidil versus topical placebo with minoxidil in female androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Compatibility of Different Formulations in TrichoConceptTM Vehicles for Hair Treatments
Different hair loss treatment ingredients work well with TrichoTech™ vehicles for 3 to 6 months, making them good for use in hair treatments.
research A clinician’s guide to pediatric and adolescent alopecia areata treatments
Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to their safety and ease of use.
research The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review.
Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.
research Minoxidil restores thymic growth in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome by limiting Sox9+ chondrocyte expansion
Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
research Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.