January 2026 in “RSC Advances” Panax notoginseng may help with oral ulcers and hair growth.
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the side effects of topical latanoprost therapy, particularly the hypertrichosis and pigmentation changes of eyelashes and nearby skin, and reports no new clinical results.
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” This study found that after 24 weeks of DPCP treatment for alopecia areata, there was a significant increase in new capillaries and hair regrowth detectable by videocapillaroscopy.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study investigates the potential hair growth effects of Panax ginseng and its ginsenosides on human hair follicles, suggesting mechanisms similar to those of minoxidil.
October 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a new solution called CapilGen, showing it increased hair quantity by 35% and density by 25% in clinical trials without side effects, providing a potentially safe and effective treatment for baldness.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
October 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that using calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate cream in a real-world setting significantly improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life for adults with mild-to-moderate scalp psoriasis, especially among those with higher adherence, demonstrating high treatment satisfaction.
July 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This narrative review explores current understanding and management of female pattern hair loss, highlighting the role of genetic and environmental factors, and discussing diagnostic approaches like trichoscopy alongside emerging therapeutic strategies.
January 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A substance called prostaglandin D2 is found more in bald scalps and it stops hair from growing. Blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
September 2024 in “Revista Científica de Salud BIOSANA” This systematic review explored the potential of cetirizine, an anti-inflammatory antihistamine, as a complementary treatment for androgenetic alopecia, reporting that it might help prevent hair follicle miniaturization by reducing inflammation and modulating immune activity, without notable side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
January 2026 in “OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)” In this study, researchers presented a novel therapeutic approach for androgenetic alopecia combining AR-PROTAC degradation with regenerative strategies and evaluated the potential of GT20029 as a topical treatment, proposing a three-phase protocol and future research hypotheses.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes two patients who experienced loose anagen hairs and pili torti, resulting in nonscarring alopecia, potentially linked to erlotinib treatment for solid tumors.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel nano-engineered platform, PCA, significantly promoted hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by enhancing angiogenesis and hair follicle stem cell proliferation, showing promise for future hair regrowth treatments.
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February 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of Prostaglandin D2 and its synthase in androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, suggesting pathways for future therapeutic development.
This study reviewed the efficacy of hair intradermotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that the technique, whether used alone or with other interventions, can increase hair density, reduce hair loss, and improve patient self-esteem, although professional supervision is recommended to minimize adverse effects.
January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair count and reduced daily hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks, although other measures did not differ from placebo.
May 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This randomized controlled trial found that topical 5% minoxidil was more effective than topical 5% Procapil in treating androgenetic alopecia after six months, as indicated by patient self-assessment, global photography, and researcher evaluation, with statistically significant differences favoring minoxidil.
April 2026 in “JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” In this study, the researchers successfully developed a Spanlastic gel containing EGCG for transdermal application, significantly increasing EGCG skin permeability with optimal entrapment efficiency, zeta potential, and vesicle size.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” This study suggests that PF-0998425 is an effective androgen receptor antagonist for sebum control and androgenetic alopecia with rapid metabolism reducing the risk of systemic side effects.
September 2020 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This article discusses how understanding a genetic condition with a 5-alpha reductase mutation led to developing finasteride to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness, reporting no new research results.
In this study, topical latanoprost acid applied daily for 6 months increased hair count and improved trichoscopic markers among women with hair loss, suggesting its potential for treating female androgenetic alopecia, particularly at a 0.05% concentration.
May 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth, suggesting that blocking its receptor could potentially treat hair loss.
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February 2019 in “PubMed” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate (clascoterone) effectively inhibited androgen receptor-regulated transcription and IL-6 synthesis in scalp cells, potentially making it a promising candidate for topical treatment of androgenetic alopecia.