Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.
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May 1987 in “Fundamental and applied toxicology” This study found that SMR-2 and SMR-6, analogs of retinoic acid and retinol, were approximately 100 times more toxic than retinoic acid in mice, inducing hypervitaminosis A and affecting various organs and tissues.
December 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This study consisted of a pharmacy master's thesis detailing practical experiences during a hospital and community pharmacy internship and scientific investigations into the off-label use of dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia and oral vaccines for urinary tract infection prophylaxis, emphasizing therapeutic applications and mechanisms of action.
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July 2022 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” This review discusses the molecular phylogeny, chemical constituents, and therapeutic applications of medicinal plants in the Ranunculales order and reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Cardiology” This study observed that a 13-month-old cat experienced transient myocardial thickening and congestive heart failure episodes likely due to minoxidil intoxication, coinciding with contact with a family member using the drug, suggesting environmental exposure may trigger cardiac events in pets.
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This article describes the synthesis of novel polyamine-modified minoxidil analogs and conjugates to potentially enhance minoxidil's biological activity, selectivity, and water solubility, but reports no new biological results.
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study suggests that ivermectin 1% cream may be effective in treating scalp rosacea, as observed in a small case series involving five adult patients over 12 weeks.
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August 2017 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This article reviews various updates in dermatology, including drug safety alerts and treatment options, and reports no new clinical results.
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April 2023 in “Curēus” This study presents a case of a 24-year-old man who developed mild transaminitis and rhabdomyolysis within 24 hours of starting valproic acid for seizures, with symptom resolution following drug cessation.
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January 2006 in “PubMed” This study found that topical application of carpronium chloride led to arteriolar vasodilation and increased blood flow in rat mesenteric arterioles, without affecting systemic blood pressure.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal” The MHRA announced on 11 May 2026 that it will update the product information for finasteride and dutasteride to include more details on potential psychiatric and sexual side effects, following a review of existing evidence.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AI-09 is safe, effective, and reduces wrinkles for up to 6 months.
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that the penetration enhancer SEPA™ significantly increased both the speed and amount of hair growth from minoxidil in balding stumptail macaques compared to Rogaine®.
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January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A patient's skin rash did not affect the area where a previous viral rash was healing, suggesting a rare immune response.
March 2020 in “Case medical research” This website listing states that casemedicalresearch.com is available for purchase and aims to offer comprehensive information on various topics, highlighting it as a potential resource.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
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November 1994 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study highlights a treatment approach using dissolving microneedle patches containing nanomicelles formed by stevioside to enhance the therapeutic efficacy and safety of poorly soluble drugs, as depicted in the cover illustration with luxuriant hair symbolizing its potential effectiveness.
May 2024 in “Reactions weekly”
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March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This report describes a case of refractory shock and pulmonary edema resulting from the accidental ingestion of topical minoxidil, highlighting a rare instance of poisoning.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study investigated the hair growth-promoting effect of topical nebivolol cream in mice, but the abstract does not provide specific results or conclusions.
March 2002 in “Clin-Alert” In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study investigated a new formula called SV-loaded nanospanlastics for topical application to treat androgenic alopecia. It showed similar effectiveness to minoxidil lotion but with fewer adverse effects when used to enhance dermal delivery and efficacy of sodium valproate.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that using spanlastics, a nano, surfactant-based drug delivery system, improved the bioavailability, drug release characteristics, and pharmacokinetic behavior of famotidine, a poorly soluble drug, by enhancing its dissolution and membrane permeation.
November 2023 in “Dermatology Research and Reports” This study reported that a 1% ivermectin topical cream for rosacea was stable over six months, showing no significant changes in key physical properties or microbial contamination, suggesting it may reduce chronic antibiotic use in rosacea treatment.
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April 2011 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” This study found that both topiramate and divalproex sodium were similarly effective in reducing headache frequency by over 50% among episodic migraine patients after three months of treatment.
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December 2010 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” This study found that Polygoni multiflori Radix water extracts accelerated hair regrowth and hair follicle development in mice, showing a safer profile compared to minoxidil.