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September 2024 in “Health of Man” Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Surgery can be a safe and effective option for infertile women with PCOS who don't respond to medication and want to get pregnant.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
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January 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” PRP is more effective than minoxidil and placebo for treating hair loss.
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August 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Chitosan-decorated nanoparticles can improve skin delivery and reduce side effects of finasteride.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” Avemor, a natural tonic made from aloe vera and moringa, was less effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth on rabbits.
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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October 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanotechnology is improving drug delivery and targeting, with promising applications in cancer treatment, gene therapy, and cosmetics, but challenges remain in ensuring precise delivery and safety.
PRP can improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, but results vary.
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December 2021 in “Archivio italiano di urologia andrologia” Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
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September 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Melatonin in special carriers can help treat hair loss.
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
November 2018 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice” Using old drugs for new uses can help treat rare immune deficiencies.
October 2023 in “Georgetown medical review” Finasteride and Dutasteride can improve hair growth in male baldness but may cause temporary sexual dysfunction and possibly affect fertility.
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March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
Coconut oil and turmeric were almost as good as 2% ketoconazole shampoo for treating dandruff.
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
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October 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Hansraj is effective for various health issues but should not be used during pregnancy.
June 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” The congress showed advancements in skin hydration, barrier function, and safe, effective new cosmetic formulations.
Reviewers criticized the study for assuming drugs with similar side-effects work the same way and questioned the validity of its findings due to potential biases and data quality issues.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Advanced nanocarrier and microneedle drug delivery methods are more effective, safer, and less invasive for treating skin diseases.
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.