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September 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow her hair without relapses after other treatments failed.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate for treating alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” Unorthodox dosing of tofacitinib and baricitinib is safe but less effective than standard dosing for treating alopecia areata in kids.
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Tianeptine may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing cell death.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
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February 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” TDM10842, a thyroid hormone receptor activator, was found to effectively promote hair growth in mice.
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May 2019 in “Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a patient with severe hair loss and improved their quality of life without side effects.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped an 8-year-old child recover from a type of hair loss that is hard to treat.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” CB-03-04 shows promise as a treatment for prostate issues due to its strong anti-androgen effects.
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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.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat twenty-nail dystrophy without causing pain.
November 2008 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Combining zinc with 2% minoxidil is effective for long-term treatment of hair loss.
May 2026 in “Research Square” Combining scalp cooling with a special lotion helps prevent severe hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Natesto nasal gel improves erectile function and mood in men with low testosterone within 30 days.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Cepharanthine dry powder inhalers may effectively treat acute lung injury by reducing inflammation.
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The finasteride patch effectively treats hair loss by enhancing skin absorption.
February 2025 in “International Journal of STD & AIDS” Tofacitinib can cause unusual hair growth, requiring careful monitoring and possible laser hair removal.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
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March 2021 in “Drug testing and analysis” Researchers improved a method to more accurately estimate when and how long a drug was taken using hair analysis.
March 2023 in “Epilepsia” Trilostane may help delay epilepsy development by increasing certain brain chemicals.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical cetirizine with microneedling effectively promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
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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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October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.