research Commonly prescribed medications associated with alopecia
Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
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research A Comparative Study of a New Food Supplement, ViviScal®, with Fish Extract for the Treatment of Hereditary Androgenic Alopecia in Young Males
ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
research In the Absence of Streptomycin, Minoxidil Potentiates the Mitogenic Effects of Fetal Calf Serum, Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor on NIH 3T3 Fibroblasts in a K + Channel-Dependent Fashion
research 1048 Treatment of nodulocystic acne with once weekly finasteride: A pilot study
research Coenzyme Q10 phospholipidic vesicular formulations for treatment of androgenic alopecia: ex vivo permeation and clinical appraisal
Coenzyme Q10 in nanocarriers improves treatment for hair loss.
research Transdermal viprostol in the treatment of male pattern baldness
Viprostol does not effectively promote hair growth in male pattern baldness.
research Use of Verteporfin to Regrow Hair and Reduce Fibrosis after Transplantation
Verteporfin may improve hair regrowth and reduce scarring after hair transplants.
research Finasteride: the first 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
research Antroquinonol Exerts Immunosuppressive Effect on CD8+ T Cell Proliferation and Activation to Resist Depigmentation Induced by H2O2
Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
research Agitation as a Paradoxical Effect of Divalproex Sodium: A Case Report
Divalproex sodium can unexpectedly cause agitation and hyperactivity in some patients.
research Agomelatine may alleviate valproate induced hair loss
Agomelatine might help reduce hair loss caused by valproate.
research Chloroquine and cinchonine affect rat vascular smooth muscle tonus through calcium channels – in silico and in vitro approaches
Chloroquine and cinchonine relax rat blood vessels by affecting calcium channels, with chloroquine needing caution in heart patients.
research Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Oxiconazole nitrate: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of a new imidazole antifungal agent.
Oxiconazole nitrate cream is effective and well-tolerated for treating various fungal skin infections.
research Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedle patch for management of acute migraine therapy
Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
research Balance of tofacitinib efficacy and disease flare in the treatment of alopecia universalis: A case report and review of the literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
research A Murine Monoclonal Antibody (VM-1) Against Human Basal Cells Inhibits the Growth of Human Keratinocytes in Culture
research Titagen® for total wellness: results from a randomised, placebo controlled clinical study on adults for osteoarthritis, improvement in skin, nail and health
Titagen® improves skin, hair, nail health, and reduces osteoarthritis symptoms safely.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Vanillic Acid Stimulates Anagen Signaling via the PI3K/Akt/ β-Catenin Pathway in Dermal Papilla Cells
Vanillic acid from wheat bran may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and reversing hormone-related hair loss.
research Treatment of Psoriasis vulgaris with a New Retinoic Acid Derivative Ro 10-9359
The treatment cleared psoriasis in some patients but caused side effects in most.
research Anti-Hair Loss Effect of Veratric Acid on Dermal Papilla Cells
Veratric Acid may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
research Model systems for the study of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte invasion of human keratin.
Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
research Retinoids - new uses and new synthetic agents
New retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and are being developed to have fewer side effects.
research Polymer conjugated retinoids for controlled transdermal delivery
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
research Methotrexate/tacrolimus/voriconazole
A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
research Severe Pustular Drug Eruptions From Amivantamab: A Case Series
Amivantamab can cause severe skin eruptions and scarring, requiring drug discontinuation and early treatment.
research Effect of MK-386, a novel inhibitor of type 1 5 alpha-reductase, alone and in combination with finasteride, on serum dihydrotestosterone concentrations in men.
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research The Need for Speed and Efficiency: A Brief Review of Small Molecule Antivirals for COVID-19
Some small molecule antivirals show promise against COVID-19, but more research is needed to understand and improve them.
research A comprehensive review on invasomal carriers incorporating natural terpenes for augmented transdermal delivery
Invasomes with natural terpenes can improve drug delivery through the skin.