January 2006 in “Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that oral finasteride was more effective than topical 3% minoxidil Co. for treating androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men over a six-month period.
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January 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that treating asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 with cepharanthine did not significantly reduce the time to a negative test result, though 60 mg/day showed a non-significant trend needing further validation.
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January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, 60 mg/day of Cepharanthine significantly reduced the time to a negative COVID-19 test among de novo infected patients with good compliance, though 120 mg/day showed no such effect.
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May 2007 in “PubMed” This study found that 1% topical minoxidil significantly increased hair count and improved hair growth perception among Japanese women with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
This source reports that in adults with non-scarring alopecia, polyphenolic interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count compared to controls, although considerable variability was present in results, highlighting the need for further research.
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that polyphenolic interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count in adults with non-scarring alopecia, but substantial heterogeneity was observed.
This study evaluated the efficacy of polyphenolic compounds for hair growth in adults with non-scarring alopecia and found that these interventions significantly improved hair density and total area hair count compared to controls, although results were not significantly different from minoxidil.
April 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The device improved hair growth and thickness in men without side effects.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigated the effectiveness of combining microneedling with 2% topical minoxidil in women with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia and found that adding microneedling every 2 or 4 weeks did not enhance outcomes compared to using minoxidil alone over 24 weeks.
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July 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that proxalutamide improved immunologic, inflammatory, thrombotic, and oxygen markers in both female and male COVID-19 outpatients, which may support its association with lower hospitalization rates compared to standard care.
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December 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found that a lifestyle promotion program led to significant weight loss, waist reduction, and improved menstrual regularity and acne symptoms in adolescents with PCOS, while also promoting similar benefits in non-PCOS adolescents.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the preservative and antimicrobial susceptibility of non-fermenting bacilli collected from beauty salon waste in Brazil.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this randomized trial, the researchers observed that both montelukast and finasteride effectively reduced acne severity and lesion count in women with moderate acne, but finasteride showed greater efficacy. Both medications had transient, non-serious side effects, indicating satisfactory tolerability and safety.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that a modest increase in dietary zinc over six months resulted in a detectable increase in sulfur and zinc counts in individual hairs, suggesting a non-invasive method to monitor zinc intake effects.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found that the current evidence on using platelet rich plasma to treat non-cicatricial alopecia, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, is of low quality and yields controversial results.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study reviewed evidence for six minimally invasive treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding consistent support for platelet-rich plasma and topical finasteride, while other options like microneedling and intradermal dutasteride showed promise but need further and standardized research.
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April 2020 in “Medicine” This study is set to explore acupuncture's effects on seborrheic alopecia through a randomized controlled trial, aiming to assess its clinical effectiveness and safety.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Yoga” This study found that regular yoga practice could benefit women with PCOS by improving hormonal balance, mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, and inflammation, while also reducing depression symptoms, suggesting yoga as a supportive therapy for managing PCOS.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Keratinocyte Growth Factor-Hair Serum may help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate improved the overall quality of life in PCOS patients more than those containing levonorgestrel after 6 months of treatment.
August 2026 in “PLoS ONE” This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy, patient-reported outcomes, and economic impact of the PAXMAN® PSCS 2 automated scalp cooling system versus standard cold-cap therapy to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in women with localized breast cancer during anthracycline and taxane treatment.
This Phase II trial found that topical GT20029 significantly increased hair count and width at 12 weeks in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with good tolerability and similar adverse event incidence across groups.
In this multicenter Phase II trial, researchers found that topical GT20029 significantly increased hair regrowth in Chinese adult males with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, demonstrating good tolerability and suggesting the need for further studies to confirm its therapeutic potential.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported that the 1565 nm non-ablative fractional laser treatment significantly improved various hair growth indices in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to 5% minoxidil, demonstrating its superior clinical efficacy and safety for treating this condition.
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June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both topical calcipotriol and narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy improved hair regrowth and vitamin D3 levels in alopecia areata patients.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, researchers found that a multi-targeted cosmetic formulation containing TrinogeniX™ significantly increased hair density and thickness in individuals with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects, suggesting it as a potential safe and effective treatment option.
February 2026 in “Trials” The Exfoliate-Dissolve-Repair skincare approach may effectively treat keratosis pilaris and reduce the need for corticosteroids.
December 2023 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” Both photobiomodulation and low-frequency treatments effectively reduce body measurements.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” In this study, Proxalutamide significantly increased the rate of viral clearance and reduced clinical remission time in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 compared to placebo.