January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling combined with other treatments significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss and is safe.
September 2024 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata and is well tolerated.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” VDC-1101 shows potential as a treatment for canine cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hair loss, improving hair density and thickness.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” TNFα inhibitors are effective and well-tolerated for treating severe scalp cellulitis.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
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October 2003 in “Annals of Oncology” Hair loss can occur as a side effect of certain breast cancer treatments, but minoxidil can help regrow hair.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Chemotherapy adds to, but doesn't enhance, the effects of immunotherapy in lung cancer treatment.
April 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain surgical methods are better than routine incision for hidradenitis suppurativa, topical clindamycin and acitretin are effective treatments, men with HS have a risk of skin cancer, HS patients are more likely to die from heart problems, and specific genetic markers are linked to treatment response.
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August 2021 in “Tumor Biology” TMPRSS2 helps viruses enter cells and protects the prostate from inflammation-related cancer.
CG2001 is safe, well-tolerated, and a promising treatment for hair loss with fewer side effects.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The nutritional supplement improved hair density and reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss.
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January 2016 in “CNS drugs” Teriflunomide is effective and generally safe for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
Low-dose sorafenib can cause severe facial acne, treatable with topical medication.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding how skin cells react to pressure can help diagnose and manage pressure-related skin disorders.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.
The 0.05% dutasteride topical solution effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects than oral treatments.
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February 2012 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” The combination of gemcitabine and vinorelbine is effective and safe for treating elderly patients with advanced breast cancer previously treated with anthracyclines and taxanes.
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July 1997 in “Der Urologe” Sabal and Urtica extract works as well as finasteride for treating BPH, with fewer side effects.
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March 2020 in “Current Hypertension Reports” Reproductive factors can increase hypertension risk and affect cardiovascular health.
December 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Tofacitinib is effective for treating alopecia areata, and starting treatment early may improve results.
September 2023 in “Medical lasers” The botanical shampoo with Morus alba root extract is safe and effective for treating hair loss.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The May 2021 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests injectables are becoming more reliable and may reduce the need for cosmetic surgery.
October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
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June 1997 in “Drugs & Aging” Mitoxantrone with a corticosteroid helps manage symptoms for some advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn't extend life.
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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
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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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June 2023 in “Advances in therapy” Ripretinib is effective and safe for treating advanced GIST in Chinese patients, particularly for non-gastric GISTs.