5 citations,
May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” Minoxidil and ranolazine together can reduce the spread of certain breast cancer cells.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy” Anti-androgens are safe and effective for treating moderate to severe adult female acne.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
April 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Rosemary and neem extract may be an effective natural treatment for dandruff and hair loss.
September 2022 in “The Korean Tea Society” Houttuynia cordata compounds may help with anti-aging and hair loss.
Coconut oil and turmeric were almost as good as 2% ketoconazole shampoo for treating dandruff.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gypenosides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum were found to have anti-aging effects, increasing skin collagen and reducing wrinkles.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
4 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
3 citations,
September 2020 in “Molecular Brain” The anti-viral drug Elvitegravir may protect brain cells from damage related to neurodegenerative diseases.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An oil-in-water emulsion with CBD and ginger root extract significantly improved symptoms of dry and eczema-prone skin.
51 citations,
August 2021 in “Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences” As of December 2021, the most effective COVID-19 treatments were monoclonal antibodies and possibly early-administered convalescent plasma, while several drugs were found ineffective or were still under evaluation.
3 citations,
October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
1 citations,
January 2014 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Hibiscus root extract reduces inflammation in rats.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study created special nanoparticles that effectively deliver an anti-inflammatory drug to treat skin inflammation in psoriasis.
June 2021 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” Most dermatologists in Western Rajasthan prefer the anti-depressant Doxepin for elderly skin conditions and often refer patients to a psychiatrist.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan often prescribe doxepin for elderly patients with skin and mental health issues.
June 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Taking choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid orally significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health without side effects.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata, particularly its chloroform fraction, effectively reduces inflammation and arthritis.
7 citations,
July 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Phyllanthus urinaria extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair-related enzyme.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research helps understand how finasteride works and aids drug development.
April 2017 in “European Psychiatry” Women with schizophrenia on atypical antipsychotics are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) than women without schizophrenia.
Melatonin reduced oxidative damage, inflammation, and protected hair cells in scalded rats.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
28 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
21 citations,
November 2010 in “Talanta” Researchers developed a reliable method to measure testosterone and epitestosterone in urine for medical and anti-doping use.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Women with PCOS may have a reduced ability to fight breast tumor cells over time.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” Patients with RASopathies are at risk for autoimmune disorders and should be routinely screened.