May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new human placental extract may help prevent hair graying and reduce nerve pain from chemotherapy.
May 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” The treatment is safe and shows promise for metastatic breast cancer.
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December 1977 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” High levels of phenyl glycidyl ether vapor caused hair loss in rats.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is more effective than anthralin for treating resistant alopecia areata.
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February 2024 in “Clinical Pharmacokinetics” A 50 mg daily dose of ritlecitinib is effective for alopecia areata, with temporary treatment breaks up to 6 weeks not affecting results.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
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April 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” TRASER effectively targets blood vessels and hair follicles for potential use in vascular and hair removal treatments.
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November 1978 in “JAMA” Valproic acid is an effective seizure medication with some temporary side effects.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Market Access & Health Policy” Insurance coverage for scalp cooling will make it more accessible to all chemotherapy patients.
December 2025 in “Педиатрическая фармакология” Tofacitinib is more effective than traditional treatments for severe alopecia areata in children.
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January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.
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December 2023 in “Cell Death Discovery” Cepharanthine may help treat gastric cancer by causing cancer cell death and affecting energy use.
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February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Targeted photodynamic therapy is a promising method for precise disease treatment and diagnosis.
April 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Quitting smoking stopped unusual hair growth in the airway.
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July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman's eyelashes grew thicker and longer after taking topiramate, but returned to normal when she stopped the medication.
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March 2021 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Topical immunotherapy can treat alopecia areata, but its effectiveness varies and the exact mechanism is unclear.
Intradermotherapy is a safe and effective short-term treatment for hair loss.
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December 2013 in “Molecules” N13-substituted evodiamine derivatives improved anticancer activity and solubility, showing promise for drug development.
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March 2021 in “Molecules” The new formulation greatly improved quercetin absorption in rats.
January 2025 in “Termometer Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan dan Kedokteran” Tea leaf extract tonic promotes hair growth better than controls but has stability issues.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
May 2011 in “Psychiatric News” Horizant has risks like other seizure drugs, Johnson & Johnson misled about Risperdal, and Quanterix found a possible link between brain oxygen loss and Alzheimer's markers.
November 2025 in “npj Breast Cancer” Tamoxifen increases the risk of lasting hair loss after chemotherapy despite scalp cooling.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
Neem leaf extract combined with eucalyptus and lemongrass oils can effectively treat Tinea capitis.
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November 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Thyroid hormone (T3) may reverse gray hair by stimulating hair growth.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
February 2026 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Teicoplanin may help treat hair loss by reducing androgen receptors and boosting hair cell growth.
March 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” Pentoxifylline helps hair regrowth in rats with hair loss.