2 citations
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March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that JAK inhibitors used to treat alopecia areata have varied safety profiles, with different adverse events associated with each drug; tofacitinib and ruxolitinib had earlier onset of events, while baricitinib and ritlecitinib showed distinct delayed patterns.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “PubMed” This review concludes that oral nutraceuticals like Nutrafol® and Viviscal® modestly promote hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and might be considered as supplementary treatments.
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February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” In this study, higher concentrations of environmental metals, particularly manganese, were linked to worse self-reported attention-related behaviors in adolescents from Italy, with no significant modification of this effect by iron status.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Eye” This pharmacovigilance study found that certain systemic medications, including finasteride, bortezomib, and dupilumab, were disproportionately reported in association with eyelid disorders like blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and chalazia, suggesting these drugs may contribute to these conditions though benefits might still outweigh the risks.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study found that the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia is higher with increased frequency of sessions, chemically-activated PRP, double centrifugation, and whole-head application, among younger and female patients.
May 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, adults with significant alopecia areata were surveyed on their preferences for JAK inhibitor treatments, revealing a strong priority for scalp hair regrowth effectiveness and quicker initial regrowth over dosing convenience.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” March 2026 in “The Aging Male” This retrospective pharmacovigilance study reviewed adverse event reports from 2004 to 2025 for drugs treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, identifying distinct safety signals for α1-blockers, 5ARIs, and PDE5I, including some potential new adverse events that require further investigation.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes” This study identified genomic regions and genes associated with wool, live weight, body condition, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep, highlighting potential genetic factors influencing these characteristics.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study conducted a large-scale comparison using FAERS data to assess the post-marketing safety profiles of spironolactone, eplerenone, and finerenone, finding unique adverse event patterns for each drug and highlighting the need for personalized safety monitoring and further investigation in other pharmacovigilance databases.
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July 2010 in “Drug safety” This study examined reports in VigiBase and found that alopecia was frequently associated with lamotrigine use, potentially affecting treatment adherence and patient health outcomes.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
May 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study analyzed safety data for semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide from the EudraVigilance database, identifying potential safety signals not listed in current SmPCs, such as optic ischemic neuropathy and pancreatitis, underscoring the importance of ongoing pharmacovigilance.
52 citations
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January 2022 in “Current Research in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery” This review highlights ongoing efforts in drug repurposing and development of new therapeutics against COVID-19, emphasizing the promise of these strategies in addressing the challenges posed by SARS-CoV-2 mutations and post-infection complications.
29 citations
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November 2022 in “Nature Medicine” This study identified thousands of variant-metabolite associations in the human plasma metabolome, offering insights into the genetic bases of metabolism and potential adverse drug effects.
21 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” This paper reviews the advancements and applications of single-cell transcriptomics in animal research, highlighting its potential to enhance understanding of animal nutrition, health, genetics, and disease models.
16 citations
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November 2022 in “eLife” This study found that specific genetic changes in both coding and noncoding regions may have independently driven the evolution of hairlessness in various mammalian species through accelerated evolution.
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January 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study used cryoelectron microscopy to unveil the structure of LPA-bound human LPAR6, revealing unique ligand binding and recognition modes distinct from LPAR1, which may aid in designing targeted compounds for hair loss and cancer.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study analyzed FAERS data to explore the risk and onset patterns of autoimmune skin diseases associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, finding a strong association particularly with bullous pemphigoid and emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring of these adverse effects.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam used once daily for 24 weeks was well tolerated and significantly improved hair regrowth and scalp coverage in women with female pattern hair loss compared to vehicle foam.
September 2025 in “Cancer Innovation” This study argues for "clinical trial re-innovation," highlighting new designs like basket, umbrella, and platform trials that incorporate biomarker technologies to meet the dynamic needs of precision medicine, potentially enabling more effective, patient-specific treatments and overcoming limitations of traditional disease-centered trials.
September 2025 in “Biology of Sex Differences” This analysis found that females have a higher lifetime risk of alopecia areata across various regions and time periods, with increased risk associated with higher socio-demographic index levels.
June 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study analyzed reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and observed an upward trend in suicidality-related safety signals among young male finasteride users since 2019, peaking in 2022, highlighting emerging psychiatric safety concerns and the need for vigilant monitoring of this population.
This study found that an exosome formulation with plant extracts significantly increased hair regrowth in men with male pattern alopecia compared to a placebo, without notable adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” This study found that many young women with breast cancer experience a poor quality of life over time, especially regarding sexual health, future perspective, and hair loss.
September 2024 in “JAAD International” This review evaluates the global prevalence of telogen effluvium during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting increased incidence, but reports no new standardized worldwide results; the authors emphasize a need for further research.
This study suggests that specific genetic changes, including mutations in protein-coding genes and noncoding regions, have contributed to the evolution of hairlessness in multiple mammalian species.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study observed that JAK inhibitors were effective and safe for treating alopecia totalis and universalis, with improved response rates seen most with ritlecitinib and tofacitinib by week 24.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study compared the effectiveness of topical finasteride, oral finasteride, and topical minoxidil over 12 months in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia, exploring their therapeutic effects on this population. Results are not reported in the abstract.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines how mathematical modeling of the MAPK pathway, enhanced by single-cell proteomic data, improves understanding of regulatory mechanisms, predicts system behavior, and guides experimental research, emphasizing recent developments in modeling and inference.