41 citations
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November 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone therapy resulted in over 50% hair regrowth in 71% of alopecia totalis patients, with a significant relapse association with thyroid disease, suggesting treatment could be viable but should continue for at least two years.
36 citations
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November 1995 in “Clinical endocrinology” This study found that a low dose of flutamide, both alone and combined with an oral contraceptive, effectively reduced hirsutism in women, with the combination showing more lasting effects post-treatment.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers evaluated the use of adipocyte-derived stem cell conditioned media combined with fractional laser or microneedling for treating refractory alopecia areata, finding that 64.3% of patients had significant hair regrowth, suggesting this combination may be an effective and safe treatment option.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that topical diphenylcyclopropenone is an effective treatment for extensive alopecia areata, with significant hair regrowth reported in most patients, though effectiveness varied with disease characteristics.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that 65.2% of female pattern hair loss patients showed significant hair growth improvement with a daily dosage of 2.5 mg finasteride, with better outcomes in patients with lower initial Ludwig scores and older age at onset.
9 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that applying Crescina® HFSC lotion for four months effectively increased hair growth and reduced hair loss in males with androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using combined fat and growth factors can effectively treat hair loss after facial fillers.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review found that both oral and topical soy-based products showed positive effects on various skin-related outcomes, including aging signs and skin barrier function, but topical applications were more likely to improve skin barrier status compared to oral supplementation.
This study found that a single dose of PRP with 100 billion platelets significantly reduced pain and improved knee function in patients with osteoarthritis, but did not alter joint structure on MRI.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “World journal of acupuncture-moxibustion” This study concluded that catgut embedment combined with moxibustion and bloodletting may be more effective than finasteride for treating androgenic alopecia, possibly due to reductions in testosterone and the testosterone/estradiol ratio.
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January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib was well tolerated and led to clinical improvement in patients with treatment-resistant alopecia areata in a real-world clinical setting, suggesting it may be a potential treatment option.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study concluded that adding Kanglaite injection to gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer improved response rates and reduced adverse side effects.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that a topical compounded formulation may improve hair density and general appearance in male patients with androgenetic alopecia after 6 months of use.
March 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this study, researchers systematically reviewed the clinical outcomes of exosome-based therapies for alopecia, reporting promising but low-certainty evidence of improvements in hair density and thickness, with mainly mild adverse effects, and highlighting the need for larger, well-designed trials.
In this study, the authors found that finasteride treatment for male pattern alopecia showed increasing effectiveness over 24 months, with the most significant results observed after 12 months.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil improved hair density and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients more than minoxidil alone, with no serious adverse events reported.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review highlights that combination pharmacotherapy for androgenetic alopecia may offer enhanced hair growth efficacy and reduced side effects through distinct mechanisms, allowing for personalized treatment regimens that improve patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes.
February 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study found that SPARC-overexpressing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved various aspects of skin wound healing in dogs, including re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, showing promise for enhancing treatment effectiveness under different physiological and pathological conditions.
February 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, microneedle-assisted delivery of polyglutamate significantly improved hair parameters, scalp symptoms, and quality of life in androgenetic alopecia patients, with no serious adverse reactions reported.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling, alone or combined with drugs, was effective in reducing hair loss severity and increasing hair density in male androgenetic alopecia patients, with the combination therapy showing more significant results for moderate to severe cases.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 20-year-old female with hypothyroidism experienced marked symptom improvement, including weight reduction and menstrual regularization, after Ayurvedic management involving herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, suggesting Ayurveda could complement conventional therapies and indicating the need for larger-scale validation.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” This study found that a novel treatment for androgenetic alopecia in Korean individuals effectively reduced the affected areas and provided satisfactory outcomes for both male and female participants.
February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that combining microneedling with 5% Minoxidil and Finasteride significantly improved hair density and hair shaft diameter in males with androgenetic alopecia, outperforming Minoxidil alone or in combination with Finasteride, although changes in hormonal levels and trace elements were not significant.
August 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with minoxidil significantly improved hair growth and hair follicle cell proliferation in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to either treatment alone.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that while both 5% topical and 1 mg oral minoxidil significantly improved hair diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients, there was no significant difference in overall effectiveness or patient satisfaction between the treatments.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This review discusses evidence from recent clinical trials showing inclisiran effectively lowers LDL cholesterol levels in patients with cardiovascular disease, leading to its use in the UK despite not being approved by the FDA.
This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.