December 2010 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas” This abstract outlines a study evaluating dutasteride's effect on perioperative bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate, but does not report any new clinical results.
August 2009 in “PHARMACY: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia (Pharmaceutical Journal of Indonesia)” This study concluded that ethanolic extract of Morinda may enhance hair growth in male rabbits.
Testosterone, 4-hydroxyandrostenedione, and finasteride affect blood clotting differently in stressed heart conditions.
Finasteride may reduce heart damage in rats.
This study found that in rats, combined treatment with finasteride and doxazosin altered epithelial cell behavior and matrix metalloproteinases activity, suggesting effects possibly mediated by TGF-β1 and androgen pathways.
January 2007 in “El Servicio de Difusión de la Creación Intelectual (National University of La Plata)” This study found that combining D-004 with finasteride results in more significant prevention of testosterone-induced prostate enlargement in rats compared to using either treatment alone.
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May 2022 in “Recima21” This study reports that combining microneedling with low-intensity laser therapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, as indicated by a literature review.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development”
November 2025 in “Revista Multidisciplinar do Nordeste Mineiro” This study's review of existing literature suggests potential benefits of red LED photobiomodulation for treating telogen effluvium, but highlights a lack of standardized parameters and calls for further controlled trials.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Medisains Kesehatan” This experimental study found that leaf extracts from Averrhoa bilimbi and Muntingia calabura significantly inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, with M. calabura demonstrating stronger antibacterial activity, suggesting potential for acne treatment.
October 2024 in “Media Farmasi” In this in vitro study, researchers found that a combination of soursop leaf extract and doxorubicin moderately enhanced the anti-cancer effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, but they did not report on reducing doxorubicin's side effects.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina (JIIS) Ilmu Farmasi dan Kesehatan” In this study, researchers developed a hair tonic using shallots (Allium cepa L.) and found that its F2 formulation was as effective as the positive control in promoting hair growth on the 21st day and remained stable over 28 weeks of testing.
October 2023 in “Indonesian Journal of Biomedicine and Health Science” In this study, researchers found that a combination of celery and candlenut extracts significantly increased hair length in male Wistar rats, while hair weight increased with either extract alone or combined, and hair thickness was most improved with candlenut extract alone.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This study reviewed existing literature and reported that 1% Zinc pyrithione in anti-dandruff shampoo effectively inhibits the growth of fungi responsible for dandruff, aligning with the regulatory limits set by Indonesian health authorities.
This study found that papaya seed extract gel accelerated hair length growth in rabbits, with the most effective concentration being 15%, though it did not significantly affect hair mass.
In this study, a hair tonic formulation with bean leaf juice increased hair growth in male rabbits, with concentration-dependent improvements in hair length and weight compared to a control.
February 2015 in “Jurnal e-Biomedik” This study found that aloe vera extract accelerated wound healing in incised rabbit skin.
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June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that isotretinoin is a safe and well-tolerated acne treatment, with common adverse effects like cheilitis manageable through symptomatic medication and no significant changes in lipid or liver enzyme levels.
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December 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the characteristics and treatment recommendations for skin-related adverse effects from immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment, and notes an observed association with favorable oncology outcomes that requires careful interpretation.
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May 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
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February 2021 in “IONTech.” This study found that a 5% concentration of snail mucus shampoo was most effective in promoting hair growth in rabbits compared to lower concentrations.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” This study reported that a 29-year-old woman with telogen effluvium experienced improved hair growth and reduced hair loss through 12 sessions of plum blossom acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, as evidenced by new hair growth, improved hair-pull test results, and decreased telogen phase hair percentage.
November 2025 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study investigates the relationship between chemotherapy for cervical cancer, including drugs like Paclitaxel and Cisplatin, and the development of alopecia, highlighting the need for more research to improve symptom management and the crucial role of pharmacists in patient education and care.
May 2025 in “ID on line REVISTA DE PSICOLOGIA” This study evaluated the effects of pumpkin seed oil and rosemary essential oil combined with electrotherapy on androgenetic alopecia in stressed young women, finding no statistically significant differences between treatment groups and suggesting further research is needed to assess the oils' efficacy.
January 2024 in “Repositorio - Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales UDCA.” This study reviews the effectiveness, viability, and safety of minoxidil and finasteride in treating androgenetic alopecia in women, aiming to provide insights for better management of this condition based on bibliographic comparisons.
June 2023 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” This study reviewed literature on phototherapy for hair loss, finding that both high and low-power phototherapy can promote hair growth, but choosing the appropriate power level is essential for effective results.
This study found that home use of low-level light therapy reduced inflammation and symptoms like itching and burning in women with frontal fibrosing alopecia over six months.
November 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hair loss, particularly in women, and explores potential treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, topical application of piperonylic acid was observed to accelerate wound healing in mice by enhancing EGFR activation, keratinocyte modulation, and collagen deposition, suggesting its potential as a treatment for skin injuries.
This study suggests that a candlenut oil nanoemulsion formulation could enhance hair growth activity in Sprague Dawley rats, with stability for up to 14 days at room temperature.