July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “Bratislavské lekárske listy/Bratislava medical journal” This study examined the vasorelaxant effects of two similar alkaloids, chloroquine and cinchonine, in a model of smooth muscle contractions induced by phenylephrine. Results are not reported in the abstract.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.
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June 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports previously unreported nail features in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, specifically recurrent onychomadesis of all 20 nails linked to systemic illness.
May 2025 in “Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences” In this study, S. chamaejasme extract applied topically to mice enhanced hair growth dose-dependently by increasing hair follicle size and dermal thickness, while upregulating mRNA expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
May 2026 in “Research Square” In this study, the combination of scalp cooling therapy and a scalp lotion containing DHL-HisZnNa demonstrated a 91.3% hair recovery rate among breast cancer patients undergoing certain chemotherapy regimens, with no serious adverse events reported.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses various treatment options for non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21α-hydroxylase and 11β-hydroxylase deficiencies without providing new clinical results.
This research reports that transglucosylation significantly improved the water solubility of baicalin through the synthesis of baicalin glucosides, with BG1 and BG2 showing enhanced solubility and potential biological activity similar to baicalin in antioxidant and anti-glycation assays.
January 2023 in “Bioorganičeskaâ himiâ” This study found that a new deoxycholic acid derivative may offer a similar prostatoprotective effect to finasteride with lower toxicity in rat models.
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January 1983 in “Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This study found that enzyme activity related to cancer induction by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be increased by using a shampoo containing crude coal tar and significantly inhibited by imidazole compounds in human hair follicles.
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March 2004 in “Annals of Oncology” This study found that the combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil is active and feasible for treating squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, with dose level I recommended for further testing.
June 2026 in “Integrative Medicine Research” In a testosterone-induced mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, this study found that oral and topical administration of Connarus semidecandrus Jack ethanol extract promoted hair regrowth and improved hair health markers similar to finasteride, without detectable liver or kidney toxicity.
December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” This study found that adding 7% chamomile extract to 5% minoxidil solution reduced cutaneous side effects like itching, scaling, and erythema in men with androgenic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone.
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March 2003 in “Life Sciences” This study found that acetylcholine levels in the superficial skin of atopic dermatitis patients were significantly higher compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting a potential role in skin cell regulation.
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October 2018 in “South African journal of botany” This study found that the plant Clausena anisata exhibited promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities against acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, suggesting its potential as a candidate for further anti-acne treatment research.
July 2022 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” This report details a 6-year-old girl with adrenocortical cancer presenting with voice changes, weight gain, and excessive hair growth, successfully treated with surgery and medication, with symptoms resolved after 6 months.
9 citations
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” In this study, ketoconazole treatment successfully cured a dog with erythematous epilation caused by Chaetomium globosum, with new hair growth observed 9 weeks later.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This case report describes a unique instance of congenital triangular alopecia affecting the chin in a 12-year-old boy, noting the condition is typically benign with limited treatment options being necessary.
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” This study found that sudden hair loss in guinea pigs may serve as a potential biomarker for subacute exposure to mustard gas, and pre-treatment with N-acetylcysteine could prevent this hair loss.
September 2007 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report describes a 37-year-old Filipino man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome who improved after receiving nutritional support and medical treatment, despite the typically poor prognosis of the condition.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This study observed that consuming flaxseeds significantly reduced serum free testosterone and improved insulin levels among young women with PCOS, suggesting a promising alternative to conventional treatments.
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January 2010 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery”
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This randomized controlled study reported that combining Ecklonia cava with Diane-35 significantly improved weight, waist circumference, hormonal balance, and inflammation markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over three months compared to Diane-35 alone.
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism, or androgenic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” This article outlines the synthesis of spiro[cyclohexane‐1,2′‐[2 H ]indene] derivatives similar to known steroid 5α‐reductase inhibitors, but it does not report experimental findings.
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” This study identified a specific SNP in the CACNB4 gene associated with a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, which may help develop interventions to improve their quality of life.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that adding simvastatin to ongoing metformin treatment reduced certain androgen levels in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and abnormal glucose metabolism, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Molecular Graphics & Modelling” This study analyzed the geometric and electronic properties of baicalin conformers, finding that BCLa2TT and BCLa1TT conformers exhibit high stability in aqueous solutions and are favorable for interactions with positively charged species.
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January 2008 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” AC-5216 reduces anxiety in mice through neurosteroids affecting GABAA receptors.