351 citations
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February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology” Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.
35 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study observed that finasteride treatment induced mild improvement in androgenetic alopecia in one male patient while stabilizing the condition in another, but lipedematous scalp remained unchanged.
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August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride was shown to be more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and reversing hair miniaturization over 24 weeks, with both treatments displaying similar side effect profiles.
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August 2019 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study concludes that phospholipid–polymer hybrid nanoparticles may be an effective delivery system for quercetin in treating androgenic alopecia by improving hair regrowth and preventing hair follicle cell apoptosis in rat models.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating various types of hair loss, though it may cause hypertrichosis and pedal edema, especially at higher doses.
7 citations
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May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” This study found that biodegradable hyperbranched polyesters improved the solubility and loading capacity of hydrophobic drugs, with complete pyrene release achieved in 16 days under enzymatic conditions.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the potential of low-dose naltrexone as an adjuvant therapy for trichodynia in alopecias, noting its anti-inflammatory properties and need for further research.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of oral finasteride for treating male pattern baldness and the potential persistent side effects, but no new results are reported.
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” This article reviews common causes of hair loss and hair excess and discusses their management in primary care settings, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
January 2026 in “Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico Farmacéuticas” This review discusses the efficacy of Minoxidil and finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and suggests that combined therapy may offer superior results and improved patient adherence despite potential side effects.
January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” This study reviewed the literature on Minoxidil and finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding both drugs effective but noting potential side effects, with combined therapy possibly enhancing efficacy and patient adherence while reducing adverse effects.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in women.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study optimized the extraction process for abomasum protein from Tianshan red deer, identifying two proteins with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities, suggesting they could be beneficial in foods and nutraceuticals.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The researchers reported that using GoodRx.com enables patients to find the most affordable options for purchasing finasteride, a medication often not covered for androgenic alopecia, by comparing prices at local and mail order pharmacies in Washington, D.C.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adults with atopic dermatitis who were treated with baricitinib at doses of 2mg or 4mg experienced significant improvements in work productivity, potentially leading to substantial indirect cost savings for employers over 16 weeks.
This chapter provides dermatology trainees with insights on managing lichen planopilaris, emphasizing treating active disease to prevent further hair loss and recommending a tapered course of oral steroids for disease stabilization.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” This review of available data noted that oral minoxidil shows promise for treating various alopecia disorders, including androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, but high-quality studies are needed to better understand its effectiveness and mechanisms in these conditions.
This study found that combining AMD3100 and low-dose FK506 significantly improved and accelerated the healing of diabetic wounds in rats, suggesting a promising therapeutic approach for wound care in diabetes.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This review provides an in-depth examination of the efficacy and safety of finasteride and dutasteride, commonly used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male androgenetic alopecia.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” This case report describes a 32-year-old male who developed acneiform eruptions one month after starting Minoxidil/Aminexil solution and Finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
February 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
July 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Lower finasteride doses had more side effects; dutasteride caused back pain; more research needed on post-finasteride syndrome.
November 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Testosterone undecanoate caused hair loss; finasteride improved it but caused stomach issues for one patient.
February 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This review discusses a study on the efficacy and safety of different doses of dutasteride compared to placebo and finasteride in treating men with androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review discusses advances in 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating male androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
February 1998 in “Inpharma Weekly” Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
370 citations
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” This article discusses the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata with finasteride and minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.
178 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy significantly improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, while minoxidil is also effective for women, compared to placebo.