26 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” This report notes that five women experiencing hypertrichosis as a side effect of minoxidil had successful hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent.
57 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil treats high blood pressure and side effects can be managed.
46 citations
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” In this study, five women with minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis achieved complete hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent, with minimal or no skin irritation.
45 citations
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January 1981 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
43 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This narrative review explores the historical use and significance of cosmetics in ancient India, detailing various formulations and botanical ingredients documented in Ayurvedic texts, but it reports no new research findings.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine” This report describes two cases of hair tourniquet syndrome successfully treated with hair removal cream, noting its effectiveness as a less invasive option compared to traditional methods like incisions or blunt probe cutting.
10 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” This article suggests that most topical treatments for acne and unwanted hair growth are safe to use during pregnancy, except for hydroquinone and tretinoin, due to low systemic absorption.
December 2012 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” This review discusses temporary chemical hair removal methods involving thioglycolates and other compounds but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight interest in natural-based substances.
13 citations
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January 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that a papain-containing cream had a significantly greater depilatory effect and altered skin morphology more than a papain-containing gel when applied to mice.
86 citations
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September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
23 citations
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September 2009 in “Child Abuse & Neglect” This case report highlights the importance of considering hair-thread tourniquet syndrome as a potential diagnosis for girls with genital swelling and pain, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention.
7 citations
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August 2016 in “Nursing for Women's Health” This article reviews the issue of hair-thread tourniquets in infants, emphasizing the importance of awareness for timely diagnosis and suggesting prevention strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
63 citations
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March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
19 citations
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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” This review discusses the management of hirsutism in women, highlighting promising treatments like metformin for polycystic ovarian syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair growth cycles and realistic treatment expectations; it reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 1988 in “Drugs” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.
14 citations
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March 2010 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article provides an overview of treatment options for hirsutism, summarizing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses various management methods for adolescents with PCOS, highlighting lifestyle modifications and pharmaceuticals like metformin and oral contraceptives, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize individualized treatment plans.
May 2019 in “International journal of advanced chemistry” In this study, researchers formulated a green depilatory cream from natural extracts like turmeric and aloe vera, finding it reduced hair growth by 25% in mice without causing skin irritation, suggesting it may be safer than conventional options.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review examines the best available evidence for diagnosing and managing PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the dermatologic features of PCOS as potential early indicators of the syndrome and notes that treatment of these conditions may enhance quality of life and psychological well-being, but it reports no new clinical results.
41 citations
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April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.
36 citations
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” This study found that the 11R-No. 10 peptide, delivered transdermally, significantly inhibited melanogenesis and produced a whitening effect in a UV-induced sun-tanning guinea pig model without cytotoxicity.
17 citations
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February 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that 6-gingerol, a component of ginger, suppresses hair growth rather than promoting it, both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential use in hair removal treatments.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment options for hirsutism and reports no new clinical findings.
47 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that hollow polydopamine nanoparticles enhanced the regenerative potency of the peptide RL-QN15, suggesting potential for improved therapeutic approaches in skin wound healing.
6 citations
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April 1993 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that several anti-cancer agents strongly inhibit DNA synthesis in human hair germinative cells, while certain cytokines showed only slight inhibition.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This review examines the regulatory frameworks and definitions of quasi-drugs in South Korea and Japan, where cosmeceuticals like medicated shampoos and anti-hair loss agents are developed and marketed, providing consumers with more hygienic and preventive care options under specific safety and effectiveness oversight.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that type 2 immunity, especially involving ILC2 cells, helps maintain skin homeostasis by regulating the proliferation and community stability of hair follicle epithelial cells in the presence of Demodex mites.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study in mice found that topical pumpkin seed oil promoted hair growth and could be a promising alternative treatment for male pattern alopecia.