117 citations
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August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review article provides an updated overview of the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events associated with topical minoxidil, a widely used treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, while noting that its exact mechanism is still not fully understood.
20 citations
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January 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This review discusses androgenetic alopecia management with 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing that while dutasteride shows superior efficacy, finasteride is suggested as preferable due to predictable adverse effects and preservation of physiological roles.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study found that a gel base with 0.2% potassium sorbate, 5% glycerin, and other specified components has optimal properties for use in telogen effluvium treatments.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses the emerging pathophysiological factors and potential new therapies for androgenetic alopecia beyond traditional treatments, but reports no new results.
91 citations
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August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This review discusses the clinical, epidemiological, and pathophysiological aspects of female pattern hair loss, reporting no new research findings.
41 citations
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July 2015 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies” This review discusses various plants and herbal formulations traditionally used for hair growth and notes their potential as safer alternatives to synthetic hair loss treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that topical application of Serenoa repens extract increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it could be an alternative for those unable to use standard medications.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.
6 citations
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March 2014 in “Herba Polonica” This article reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential uses of plant materials, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This article reviews the common causes of hair loss and summarizes current therapeutic options, without reporting new research findings.
51 citations
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” In this study, 68% of patients treated with finasteride showed improved hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, compared to 38% with Serenoa repens, indicating finasteride's superior efficacy.
49 citations
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June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that complaints of hair loss among adult female dermatology patients were associated with a higher prevalence of depression symptoms.
85 citations
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March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the pharmacological benefits and chemical compounds of the Sophora genus, noting its traditional use and wide pharmacological actions, but reports no new clinical results.
76 citations
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July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses clinical methods for diagnosing alopecia and examines current treatments for both cicatricial and noncicatricial forms but provides no new clinical results.