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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective and well tolerated for treating alopecia areata in most pediatric patients, with nearly 73% experiencing hair regrowth.
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that diphlorethohydroxycarmalol significantly increased prostaglandin $E_2$ synthesis in HaCaT human keratinocytes by upregulating COX-1 and COX-2 expression, suggesting potential benefits from elevated $PGE_2$ production.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that among men unresponsive to finasteride for androgenic alopecia, 56.25% showed significant hair improvement after six months of dutasteride treatment with reasonable adverse effects.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that cutaneous hyperpigmentation is a primary dermatological manifestation in patients with Graves' disease, with certain treatments like carbimazole and propranolol being statistically associated with skin symptoms.
This study observed that a combination of sinapic acid and glabridin from Zhimo herbal extract improved hair growth and reduced oxidative stress in a DHT-induced model of androgenetic alopecia in mice by preventing ferroptosis and stabilizing β-Catenin, offering potential application for AGA treatment.
March 2005 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This update provides information on new drug approvals but does not offer new clinical research findings.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
May 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, the authors developed a novel PROTAC named dAR-6–1, which demonstrated superior hair regeneration in an AGA mouse model compared to minoxidil, highlighting its promise as a therapy due to potent AR degradation and excellent skin permeability.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
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March 2024 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” In this study, manual cold capping was found to be effective in minimizing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, with 92.1% of patients retaining 50% or more of their hair, although effectiveness varied with different chemotherapy regimens.
In a hair-growth mouse model, this study reported that the novel AR antagonist candidate 39, derived from structural optimization of 14-P1, achieved similar efficacy to pyrilutamide with faster response and maintained safety, demonstrating potent AR antagonism and favorable pharmacokinetics with lower systemic toxicity risk.
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January 1981 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, trichoscopy highlights that hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)” This study details that worldwide about 2% of the population identified as transgender in 2024 and highlights significant mental health improvements with gender-affirming medical interventions, such as decreased depression and gender dysphoria, and enhanced quality of life.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This review explores factors influencing export potential, including resource availability, technological innovation, and labor efficiency, but provides no new empirical results.
This study reviewed existing literature and found that green tea may have potential as a treatment for male androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating hair growth stimulation and fewer adverse reactions compared to minoxidil, despite being used in smaller concentrations.
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January 2010 in “Clinica Veterinaria De Pequenos Animales” In this case report, treatment with antibiotics, finasteride, and prostate omentalization restored fertility in a 6-year-old German Shepherd with prostatitis and astenoteratozoospermia, avoiding surgical castration.
Saw palmetto cream for hair loss works better with glycerol and sorbitol.
December 2003 in “British Journal of Urology”
November 2007 in “Journal of Generic Medicines” Europe strengthened medicine regulations, increased protection against counterfeit drugs, and made it tougher to challenge comparative advertising, while also focusing on patent law enforcement and updating plant protection rules.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes a 50-year-old Kashmiri woman with plica polonica, detailing trichoscopic findings of entangled hair with crisscrossing shafts and concretions.
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November 2019 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” This study reports that Lichen planus pigmentosus is present in Moroccan patients but remains challenging to treat, with only some experiencing complete resolution of lesions after therapy.
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January 1941 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism is rare and can be managed with dihydrotachysterol.
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, nine male cases of androgenetic alopecia showed marked improvement after receiving systemic dexpanthenol treatment.
This study found changes in the PGI2 pathway, especially in gene and protein expression, in diabetic mice, but did not observe PGI2-dependent vasomotor dysfunction.
January 1999 in “Universitas Philosophica” This study found that cornifin-alpha/SPRR1 expression in mouse skin increases significantly in response to phorbol ester treatment and in papillomas and squamous cell carcinomas, particularly in differentiated areas.
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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of 2-mg and 4-mg doses of baricitinib in patients with alopecia areata who have lost at least 50% of their scalp hair, comparing outcomes between those with early and late onset of the disease.
January 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment over an average of 18.5 months resulted in a 72% reduction in alopecia severity scores among patients aged 65 or older, with mild adverse effects and no severe complications reported.
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January 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.