Diane and Androcur 10 improved acne and seborrhea in most women, and hirsutism and alopecia in about half.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The excimer laser is a promising and safe treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2022 in “Drug Delivery” The aloe ferox gel with finasteride and oregano oil may effectively treat alopecia.
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
Flutamide effectively treats female pattern hair loss long-term with low doses being safe for the liver.
Mycophenolate mofetil is a good alternative for autoimmune hepatitis patients who can't tolerate azathioprine.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Over-the-counter hair growth products may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia due to allergens.
January 2006 in “Zhongguo yaofang” Qianliekang and liuweidihuangwan are cheaper for BPH treatment than finasteride and tamsulosin.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.
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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
A hair growth ointment improved hair length in a family with a genetic hair growth condition.
January 2016 in “The Australian Pharmacist” Tofacitinib might be used to treat hair loss.
June 2022 in “Organic communications” Natural compounds, especially Withaferin-A, may help treat post-COVID-19 complications, but some may have side effects.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.
Qu-shi-yu-fa Decoction may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and strengthening hair follicles.
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October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Jieduquyuziyin prescription helps treat SLE with atherosclerosis by improving cholesterol removal and reducing inflammation.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's hair regrew from alopecia areata after using tofacitinib and experiencing contact dermatitis from a wig device.
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August 2011 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
January 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” The Caffein Herbasome® cream is stable and suitable for skin use.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” The medicated hair oil controls dandruff and promotes hair growth.
The YH complex, made from certain plant extracts, effectively promotes hair regrowth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Ficus platyphylla leaf extract is likely safe in high doses, with minor temporary side effects.