March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” In this study, Indonesian spices were screened in silico for their potential to inhibit MMP9 and TNFα, which are involved in chronic diabetic wounds, and procyanidin was identified as the most promising therapeutic candidate due to its low binding energy to both proteins.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” In this study, a literature review concluded that minoxidil is safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with few side effects, and highlighted the role of pharmacists in optimizing treatment by monitoring use and fostering adherence.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
May 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study reviewed existing literature to provide comprehensive insights into diagnosing and managing alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of understanding its classification, etiology, and the diverse treatment options available for improved patient care.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil was found to have a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia, with mostly mild side effects, in both general and hypertensive populations.
October 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and optimizing treatment outcomes.
December 2022 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” This article reviews the causes and current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical findings and highlighting the need for more therapeutic choices.
This study found that both oral minoxidil and topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks, with oral administration not being inferior to topical treatment.
August 2021 in “Josai University Repository of Academia (Josai University)” This study found that Sol/ASC-DP nanoparticles could enhance the skin permeability of minoxidil due to improved stability and hydrophobic interactions in the nanoparticle structure.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
September 2020 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study demonstrated that a computational screening process can identify existing drugs and natural compounds with potential anti-COVID-19 activity, highlighting some candidates for further experimental validation.
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” This study found that magistral topical minoxidil solutions had differences in color, viscosity, and acidity compared to industrial formulations and issues with drug content and dosage indication, despite similar follicular penetration.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2017 in “Neurologie pro praxi” This article discusses the impact of various treatments for multiple sclerosis on hair structure and function, noting that hair loss is mostly reversible, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, minoxidil 2% solution was more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% ointment for promoting hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using topical minoxidil before and after facelift surgery may help prevent temporal hair loss without increasing other complication risks.
March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” This study suggests that biotin-rich functional food may stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss through improved cholesterol and lipid metabolism and blood flow in men.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This symposium abstract reports no new experimental results and discusses the pathophysiology of hair growth as presented at an event organized by the Institute of Dermatology.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews dermatological drugs and cosmetics, identifying common allergens and preservatives linked to contact dermatitis without reporting new clinical results.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” This review discusses female androgenic alopecia, highlighting its potential difference from male androgenic alopecia and notes increased incidence, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews various synthetic methods for creating pharmacologically active diazines, particularly focusing on pyrimidines, and discusses their potential in clinical applications. It also examines novel synthetic strategies that improve the drug-like qualities and safety profiles of these compounds.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the clinical presentation, histopathologic findings, and pathogenesis hypotheses of vitiligo without reporting new clinical results.
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September 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the cutaneous serotoninergic/melatoninergic system's potential role in skin function and resilience against environmental and internal stresses, but does not report new experimental findings.
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January 2008 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses the protective and stress-buffering roles of melatonin in skin functions and structures but does not present new clinical findings.