research Data-driven strategies for drug repurposing: insights, recommendations, and case studies
Drug repurposing can speed up and reduce costs in drug discovery, especially for cancer treatment.
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research Liposome-based drug delivery systems for skin wound healing: a promising drug delivery strategy
Liposome-based systems improve skin wound healing effectively.
research Topical solutions for androgenetic alopecia: evaluating efficacy and safety
Topical treatments for hair loss can be effective but need careful safety evaluation.
research Topical sodium valproate-loaded nanospanlastics versus conventional topical steroid therapy in alopecia areata: a randomized controlled study
Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
research Enhanced Topical Delivery of Finasteride Using Glyceryl Monooleate-Based Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles Stabilized by Cremophor Surfactants
Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
research Predicting therapeutic drugs for hepatocellular carcinoma based on tissue-specific pathways
Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
research Comparison of the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil and topical alfatradiol in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
research A randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled, split-scalp study of the efficacy and safety of a 1550-nm fractional erbium-glass laser, used in combination with topical 5% minoxidil versus 5% minoxidil alone, for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
research Randomized clinical trial comparing 5% and 1% topical minoxidil for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
research Use of topical minoxidil as a possible adjunct to hair transplant surgery
Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
research Derma rollers in therapy: the transition from cosmetics to transdermal drug delivery
Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.
research Topical minoxidil in the treatment of alopecia areata.
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia, but more research needed.
research Efficacy of topical latanoprost versus minoxidil and betamethasone valerate on the treatment of alopecia areata
Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
research Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial
Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
research Topical Treatment of Eyebrow Hypotrichosis with Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution: Case Report and Literature Review
Bimatoprost 0.03% solution effectively promotes eyebrow growth.
research Videodermoscopy does not enhance diagnosis of scalp contact dermatitis due to topical minoxidil
Dermoscopy can't help doctors identify scalp irritation caused by topical minoxidil.
research Therapeutic implications of topical cetirizine 1% in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A case‐controlled study
Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
research ANDROGRAPHOLIDE LOADED TOPICAL NANOCARRIERS FOR MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS: A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACH
Andrographolide-loaded topical nanocarriers are a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis.
research Role of topical tofacitinib in autoimmune skin disorders: An expert opinion
Topical tofacitinib is a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune skin disorders.
research Preparation and Evaluation of Curcumin Nanocrystals for Topical Administration: Cell Line Analysis and Histopathological Examination
Curcumin nanocrystal gel improves skin absorption and is safe and effective for topical use.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Comparative trail on efficacy of topical contact immunotherapy with dinitrochlorobenzene and diphenylcyclopropenone in alopecia areata
Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
research Topical Metformin In Dermatology: A Narrative Review Of Efficacy And Formulation Approaches
Topical metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions like acne and psoriasis.
research Microneedling plus topical dutasteride solution for androgenetic alopecia: a randomized placebo‐controlled study
Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
research Repurposing of approved cardiovascular drugs
Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
research Treatment of alopecia universalis with topical Janus kinase inhibitors – a double blind, placebo, and active controlled pilot study
Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.
research The therapeutic use of topical contact sensitizers in benign dermatoses
Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
research Topical minoxidil sensitization in androgenic alopecia
A small percentage of minoxidil users may develop an allergic skin reaction.