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November 2016 in “Medicines” Beta-sitosterol has potential health benefits but needs more research to fully understand its effects and improve its use in treatments.
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” EETs can delay seizures by affecting GABA activity, offering potential new treatments for seizures.
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October 2012 in “The FASEB Journal” Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
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October 2010 in “Epilepsy Currents” Altered metabolism can help control seizures by changing brain signaling and energy use, suggesting new treatments for epilepsy.
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” A new, efficient method has been developed to detect darolutamide and thalidomide, drugs used for certain hair loss and prostate cancer treatments, in pharmaceuticals and body fluids.
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January 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Phospholipases help maintain and restore skin and hair health, potentially leading to new treatments for related conditions.
December 2011 in “Drug Research” The document shows the state of pharmaceutical patents as of 1999, focusing on treatments for various diseases.
October 2010 in “Epilepsy Currents” Ketogenic diet, neurosteroids, and HMGB1-TLR4 signaling pathway are potential targets for new epilepsy treatments.
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
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October 2004 in “Organic Process Research & Development” The document reviews 20 U.S. patents from July and August 2004 about new drug forms, cancer treatments, aroma chemicals, statin drugs, and various chemical production methods.
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August 2020 in “Food Research” Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
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June 2019 in “Innovare journal of medical sciences” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.
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May 2020 in “Reproductive Endocrinology” The document concludes that hair loss and acne in women can be due to both androgen-related and unrelated causes, requiring a collaborative treatment approach.
438 citations
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October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
May 2026 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” Post-Finasteride Syndrome causes lasting sexual, mood, and metabolic issues, needing personalized treatment and better informed consent.
Some bacteria use arsenic compounds as antibiotics, and others have evolved resistance; a particular arsenic-based compound shows potential as a new antimalarial treatment.
24 citations
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December 2018 in “Life sciences” Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
27 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Dexamethasone may cause hair loss by stopping cell growth.
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December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.
October 2025 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” Hyaluronic acid microneedles help deliver minoxidil derivatives effectively for hair regrowth.
January 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits.
January 2018 in “Practical diabetes” Leflunomide is effective for rheumatoid arthritis but has significant side effects.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair serums with essential oils and herbal extracts can effectively treat scalp infections.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Natural hair serums with essential oils and herbal extracts can effectively treat scalp infections.
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October 2008 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Coumarin derivatives show promise as anti-estrogenic agents for treating breast cancer, with some in clinical trials.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” Melatonin helps broccoli roots produce anti-cancer compounds by controlling nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide levels.
19 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Oncology” Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.
1 citations
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June 2013 in “Clinics in dermatology” Herbs may be safer and effective for treating hair loss.
June 2023 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” JAK inhibitors help treat some diseases but may increase risks of blood clots and cancer in certain patients.