July 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study evaluated Finasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for topical use in treating androgenetic alopecia and found that these carriers offer sustained drug release and may reduce systemic side effects compared to oral administration.
January 2026 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study reported high analytical performance of an RMP for DHT quantification, with the ability to differentiate between 5α-DHT and 5β-DHT isomers, making it suitable for routine assay standardization and clinical sample evaluation.
January 2026 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings on VLDL as a biomarker for hair loss are unreliable.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's comprehensive focus on cosmetic and reconstructive skin procedures, but it reports no new research findings.
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July 2009 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this study, 50 mg/day of DHEA supplementation in postmenopausal women did not significantly improve sexual function compared to a placebo over 26 weeks.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
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November 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study developed a new measurement procedure using isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for accurate quantification of DHEAS in human serum or plasma, demonstrating high selectivity, sensitivity, and low measurement uncertainty, making it suitable for routine standardization and clinical evaluation.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional content discusses Locerin as a hair growth supplement but reports no research findings; readers are encouraged to explore their own conclusions.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” This study found that two novel nonsteroidal derivatives inhibited specific enzymes in vitro and in vivo, leading to dihydrotestosterone accumulation in androgen-dependent glands, suggesting potential therapeutic use for mood improvement in the elderly.
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March 1989 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice” This review discusses dermatological issues in llamas, detailing common findings, parasites, and disorders, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for recognizing normal skin variations and discusses potential treatments like zinc therapy for certain conditions.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that novel MPC inhibitor analogues with specific chemical modifications promoted significant hair growth in shaved mice when applied topically.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that solid lipid nanoparticles with minoxidil were as effective as commercial solutions for skin penetration and were non-corrosive, indicating potential for hair loss treatment.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” The study found that combining a 655nm low-level laser helmet with 2% minoxidil resulted in better improvement in hair diameter and intermediate hair enlargement at the midscalp among Chinese women with FPHL.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
In this randomized, controlled trial, the researchers observed that sub-lingual minoxidil at doses of 1.35 mg and 4.05 mg, but not 0.45 mg, significantly increased hair fibre diameter in men with male androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, suggesting a dose-dependent reversal of follicle miniaturization.
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September 2018 in “Naturwissenschaften” This study found that melatonin at 0.2 g/L for 72 hours most effectively enhances cashmere growth in Liaoning cashmere goats by upregulating the lncRNA MTC, which activates NF-kB signaling.
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September 2014 in “PubMed” This review discusses low-level laser or light devices as an alternative treatment for androgenetic alopecia and highlights the need for further research to compare their efficacy with existing therapies.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that laser Doppler velocimetry can non-invasively predict topical minoxidil response by correlating scalp blood flow changes with sulfotransferase enzyme activity in women with pattern hair loss.
December 2017 in “PubMed” This review examines low-level laser therapy as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, presenting current clinical findings, proposed mechanisms, and rare side effects, but does not report new results.
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April 2006 in “Pediatrics International” This study reported that high-dose mizoribin therapy may be effective and safe for managing steroid-dependent pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus but requires monitoring of serum uric acid levels due to potential side effects.
October 2014 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper presents a therapeutic approach with excellent results in a case of lichen planopilaris overlapping with dermatomyositis and scleroderma, although broader applicability is not discussed.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a new alcohol-free minoxidil hydrogel formulation showed comparable in vitro efficacy and skin absorption to the commercial minoxidil product for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women experiencing diffuse hair loss had significantly lower levels of plasma sex-hormone binding globulin compared to controls, while their testosterone levels remained normal.
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” In this study, the PLP2 gene was found to promote secondary hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats, with its expression negatively regulated by melatonin and potentially affecting follicle development via the BMP pathway.
October 2010 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” This case report highlights that cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma in dogs can present with various skin lesions, such as depigmentation, making diagnosis challenging for veterinarians.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This systematic review reported that while combining low-dose oral minoxidil with Janus kinase inhibitors may enhance treatment outcomes in alopecia areata, the evidence remains weak due to limited sample sizes and potential publication bias, and more rigorous trials are necessary to assess efficacy and safety.
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September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Farudodstat may effectively treat alopecia areata without harmful side effects.
January 2008 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study found that compound 2 from Polygonum multiflorum increased dermal papilla cell proliferation and vibrissa follicle hair-fiber length more effectively than minoxidil in vitro, suggesting potential for alopecia treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be a promising alternative to topical minoxidil for hair loss.