24 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” This case report describes a patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia experiencing significant hair regrowth and reversal of cutaneous atrophy after treatment with the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride.
17 citations
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study, FCE 28260 showed greater potency than finasteride in inhibiting 5α-reductase enzymes and reducing prostate DHT levels in rats.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “Medical Mycology Journal” In this case study of a 64-year-old woman with kerion celsi caused by Microsporum canis, treatment with the oral antifungal fosravuconazole resulted in symptom resolution without scarring or side effects over 12 weeks, suggesting its potential effectiveness for various dermatomycoses.
January 2005 in “FJ. Fragrance journal” July 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses the use of fenugreek seeds for managing androgenetic alopecia and finds insufficient evidence to recommend their routine use, highlighting necessary caution due to potential drug interactions.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, oral dutasteride treatment for at least 12 months was associated with either stabilization or improvement of male-pattern hair loss in the majority of patients.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, combining topical tacrolimus with isotretinoin is more effective after four weeks of treatment compared to tacrolimus with finasteride, though both regimens offered some benefit.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report reviews a pharmacy internship experience, presenting activities and two scientific topics, but does not report new research findings.
10 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential usefulness and safety profile of oral antiandrogens for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting possible benefits but acknowledges that finasteride's efficacy remains uncertain.
This case study documented a 36-year-old woman with postpartum-onset frontal fibrosing alopecia who showed significant improvement in hair regrowth after early combination therapy with dutasteride, tofacitinib, and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, suggesting potential benefits of multimodal treatment in this typically irreversible condition.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” This study found that finasteride delivered through dissolving microneedles enhanced skin drug permeation compared to films, suggesting potential for improved androgenetic alopecia treatment with fewer side effects.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a novel topical dutasteride lotion, FOL100, demonstrated excellent safety, tolerability, and usability with promising signs of clinical benefit for mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the phytochemistry, preparation methods, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use for hair growth and scalp health, while emphasizing its safety and future prospects in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
12 citations
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April 2015 in “BMC research notes” This study found that root hairs in maize, wheat, and finger millet continued to grow beyond the typical root hair zone when grown with the Turface® fertigation system, highlighting potential for understanding root hair dynamics and crop improvement.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Cosmetics” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Fagraea berteroana fruits and its fraction FEAE-F0 promoted cell proliferation and modulated gene expression in hair follicle cells, suggesting potential for hair growth stimulation.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” This case study reports successful treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia with daily 2.5mg finasteride in a 77-year-old woman.
3 citations
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April 2012 in “Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This article discusses the traditional medicinal uses of fenugreek, particularly its diverse pharmacological activities, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Finasteride is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate and prostate cancer, and it works by changing how testosterone works in the body.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the potential for α-difluoromethylornithine to help control hair growth and prevent cancer, but it does not present new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” This review explores current therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting the use of finasteride, topical tacrolimus, hydroxychloroquine, and excimer laser in managing the condition, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of beard and eyebrow alopecia in male patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, and suggests a potential link between hormonal imbalances and the condition.
January 2005 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” In this study, finasteride altered the expression of nine proteins in the rat nucleus accumbens, suggesting new therapeutic targets and mechanisms for its effects on neuropsychiatric conditions.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the global interest and market presence of biotin-based supplements like Folexin for preventing alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review article summarizes the phytochemistry, preparation methods, applications, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use as a natural remedy for hair growth, scalp health, and conditioning, while also noting its safety and future potential in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” The researchers in this study identified molecular mechanisms involved in frontal fibrosis alopecia, highlighting immune response and fatty acid metabolism, and developed a four-gene diagnostic model showing high accuracy in distinguishing affected individuals from controls.
May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2013 in “Reactions Weekly”
July 2022 in “http://isrctn.com/” Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.