This study described a 15-year-old male with axillary hair infection, successfully treated with topical clindamycin.
January 2016 in “Journal of clinical case reports” This review examines the occurrence of permanent alopecia associated with docetaxel in breast cancer treatment, identifying a reported case of lasting hair loss in one patient.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” This study found that persistent significant alopecia was a common side effect following FEC-docetaxel chemotherapy, with a 33.4% global incidence, highlighting the need for awareness and potential preventative measures like cooling caps during treatment.
March 2008 in “Aging health” This research reported that docetaxel is generally safe and effective for elderly patients with solid tumor malignancies, showing no significant age-related differences in efficacy or toxicity.
July 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter critiques misconceptions about vegetarian diets in medical literature, emphasizing that properly planned vegetarian diets are nutritionally adequate and can offer significant health benefits.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Doctors should set boundaries and seek outside help for family medical issues.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Photographic documentation crucial for evaluating hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2006 in “Liver transplantation” This case report describes a 60-year-old male with vitamin A toxicity leading to severe liver disease and symptoms that resolved following liver transplantation, suggesting transplantation as a treatment option for noncirrhotic portal hypertension when symptoms do not improve after stopping vitamin A.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” The document describes a woman with familial Parkinson's disease due to a genetic mutation, showing severe symptoms and poor response to treatment, and suggests finasteride may help reduce symptoms in Tourette syndrome.
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June 2017 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion system significantly improved the solubility and bioavailability of finasteride compared to the drug alone, enhancing its absorption rate.
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January 2014 in “Medicinal chemistry” This study conducted molecular docking and ADME property analysis on 144 newly designed isatin analogs, suggesting they exhibit lead-like properties for targeting EGFR enzymes.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that the peptides RMYYY and VMYMI displayed stronger binding energy and more frequent interactions with HPGDS compared to the native inhibitor, suggesting potential as future therapeutic drugs.
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” This study found that microbial transformation of dihydrotestosterone with two types of fungi produced eight metabolites, among which metabolites 5–7 were significant inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase, suggesting potential in Alzheimer's disease management.
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April 2021 in “Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research” This study reported that compound 16 (olean-12-en-3beta-ol, cinnamate) from Merremia peltata showed potential as an androgen receptor antagonist, suggesting it may benefit alopecia treatment based on molecular docking and ADME-Tox predictions.
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August 2019 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study identified novel 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one analogs as potent androgen receptor antagonists that show strong antiproliferative activity against prostate cancer cells, suggesting them as potential lead compounds for therapy development.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” High-quality photos help track hair growth progress in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Simulation” This study discovered a potential new 5α-reductase type II inhibitor with higher predicted activity than finasteride, suggesting it as a promising candidate for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that bufotalinin, derived from Merremia peltata leaves, may enhance hair growth by acting as a potential androgen receptor antagonist in rabbits.
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November 2001 in “PubMed” This study observed that 54% of men with male pattern hair loss showed hair growth improvement in the vertex region after 6 months of treatment with oral finasteride.
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this correspondence, researchers reported that very-low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/d) showed some effectiveness in stabilizing trichoscopic parameters in male androgenetic alopecia. However, their analysis suggests that higher doses (2.5–5 mg/d) may lead to better clinical responses with similar rates of adverse events.
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January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” This study discusses the role of physicians and pharmaceutical companies as entrepreneurial actors in off-label drug use, arguing they may advance patient care more quickly than regulatory agencies.
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July 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This study explored the optimization of phytochemicals from Alstonia boonei to develop potential 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, finding promising analogs with enhanced binding affinity and stability compared to Finasteride, warranting further experimental validation.
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study evaluated the anti-alopecia activity of compounds from Merremia peltata leaf in rabbits and found that scopolin has a promising effect on hair growth and androgen receptor affinity, potentially offering a new treatment option for alopecia.
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January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings” This study suggests that caffeine may enhance hair growth and be beneficial for cosmetic applications due to its high binding affinity to keratin, but further validation is needed.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review found a significant increase in men seeking non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures, driven by improved self-confidence, with high efficacy and satisfaction reported by specialists providing advanced, patient-focused care.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This research review found that climate change exacerbates skin conditions like photoaging, inflammatory dermatoses, and skin cancers by causing oxidative stress and inflammation, suggesting that dermatological practices should incorporate environmental and multicultural considerations to optimize patient outcomes in diverse populations.
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July 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that the anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation properties of Taohong Siwu decoction may be linked to its effects on androgenic alopecia through specific biological processes and pathways.
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December 2019 This documentation reviews the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of selenium and its compounds, highlighting the complex interactions and health implications, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2006 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses data from a 2005 survey on surgical hair restoration patient numbers and reports no new research findings.
March 2026 in “Tạp chí Da liễu học Việt Nam” In this review, researchers conclude that immune imbalance between regulatory and cytotoxic T cells, along with activation of IFN-γ–MHC and IL-15–NK pathways, disrupts hair follicle immune privilege, suggesting pivotal mechanisms in alopecia areata development and potential targets for immunotherapeutic interventions.