8 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reported that the combination of a 308-nm excimer lamp and 10% liquor carbonis detergens significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms compared to the excimer lamp alone, with more patients achieving 75% reduction in their Psoriasis Scalp Severity Index.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study reports that anifrolumab showed promising improvement in a case of refractory discoid lupus erythematosus, specifically enhancing skin lesions and promoting hair regrowth, suggesting potential as an effective therapy for severe cases.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a patient with severe hair loss and improved their quality of life without side effects.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” This study found that both finasteride and metformin effectively reduced androgen levels and insulin resistance parameters in women with PCOS, without clear evidence of one treatment being superior.
4 citations
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September 2002 in “Der Urologe” This review reports that combination therapy with 5α-reductase inhibitors and α1-receptor blockers does not appear to benefit patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate volumes up to 40–45 ml, but may be more effective for larger prostate volumes.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review explores molecular targets for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and discusses potential advancements in radiopharmaceuticals for targeted radionuclide therapy, reporting no new clinical results.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, fractional CO2 laser treatment for alopecia areata was found to significantly increase terminal hair and patient satisfaction compared to betamethasone valerate cream alone, highlighting its efficacy and safety both as a standalone and combined treatment.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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October 1976 in “BMJ” In this case report, a 6-year-old boy developed thrombocytopenia while taking sodium valproate alone, after being seizure-free for eight months on the medication.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia in males and reports no new clinical results, indicating a broader demographic affected by this inflammatory disorder beyond postmenopausal women.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair density in breast cancer patients but may cause excess hair growth.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review summarizes existing literature on hydroxychloroquine for treating autoimmune-related hair disorders, highlighting its variable efficacy and emphasizing the need for individualized treatment decisions, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” This literature review highlights the effectiveness of topical vitamin D (e.g., calcipotriol, calcitriol) in treating vitiligo, emphasizing its role in melanogenesis and as an immunomodulator, either alone or combined with topical corticosteroids, offering minimal side effects.
2 citations
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research” This review discusses the pathogenesis, causes, and treatments of hirsutism but provides no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the strong impact of hirsutism on quality of life.
2 citations
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April 2014 in “PubMed” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth, ulcer healing, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed for consistent results and it's not suitable for people with certain blood conditions.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this case series, dual-targeted therapy was observed to provide promising clinical responses in refractory inflammatory bowel disease, with 88.23% to 100% response rates across 9 months and an endoscopic response in 88.89% of evaluated patients, though some adverse events occurred.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” In this case study, a transition to the MEK inhibitor trametinib successfully stabilized disease and reduced toxicity in a patient with refractory kaposiform lymphangiomatosis after prolonged sirolimus and steroid treatment.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Curēus” This literature review identified that phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, such as Tadalafil, are highly effective in improving lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, while the efficacy of saw palmetto remains inconsistent.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that tofacitinib may be effective for treating pediatric rheumatic diseases, with especially promising results in patients with autoinflammatory diseases, arthritis and alopecia, and juvenile dermatomyositis.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This article examines the potential of using oral minoxidil as an adjuvant treatment for patients with severe alopecia areata who do not respond to increased doses of Janus kinase inhibitors, but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Primary Health Care” This article discusses the classification of acne lesions and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based treatment and nursing care, without presenting new research results.
1 citations
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October 2012 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” This review discusses androgenization symptoms like hirsutism, alopecia, and acne in reproductive-age women, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and highlights postmenopausal considerations, but presents no new clinical findings.
September 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” In this study, photodynamic therapy combined with platelet-rich plasma showed potential for greater efficacy than photodynamic therapy alone in treating androgenic alopecia, with both approaches improving hair density without serious side effects.
September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
May 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study determined that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, especially when combined with other agents like minoxidil, PRP, or growth factors.
This study found that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with the greatest improvements in hair density and thickness seen in combination therapies.
This study reports that low-level light therapy and fractional lasers are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, with more pronounced results when combined with other therapies.
April 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study reports that scalp cooling therapies and minoxidil may promote hair regrowth in patients experiencing persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, with trichoscopy aiding in treatment assessment.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with filler-induced alopecia after treatment with concentrated growth factor injections, suggesting it as a promising alternative therapy to standard hyaluronidase injections.