Small Molecule Agents Against Alopecia: Potential Targets And Related Pathways

    July 2024 in “ European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry ”
    Xinyu Luo, Xinhua Ni, Jia Zhi … Renren Bai
    Studysummary This review discusses the increasing prevalence of alopecia in younger populations and outlines the need for better understanding its pathogenesis to develop effective treatments. It also examines current FDA-approved drugs and emerging small molecule compounds with potential anti-alopecia effects.
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