87 citations,
December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.
68 citations,
January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Cosmetics” Cannabinoids may help some skin conditions but more research is needed.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss are emerging, and doctors need to learn how to use them effectively.
2 citations,
May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Cutis” The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
Developing microRNA-based treatments is hard but has potential.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for patterned hair loss.
10 citations,
December 2014 in “PubMed” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause sexual dysfunction and depression, but these effects are usually temporary and the drug is generally safe. More research is needed.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Existing drugs, including a blood pressure medication, show promise as new treatments for influenza.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
159 citations,
October 2015 in “Science Advances” Blocking JAK-STAT signaling can lead to hair growth.
27 citations,
January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
37 citations,
January 2009 in “Dermatology” Healthy women tend to lose more hair in July and April, and the least in February.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Uro” Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.
157 citations,
May 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” Early diagnosis and individualized treatment improve outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
69 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
54 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
47 citations,
December 2006 in “Therapy” The dietary supplement helped increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
33 citations,
January 2005 in “Dermatology” Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.
18 citations,
July 2008 in “Current Oncology Reports” EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
9 citations,
May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.