February 2026 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, teicoplanin significantly improved hair regrowth and follicle size in mice with dihydrotestosterone-induced androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a treatment option for hair loss due to its ability to enhance cell proliferation and decrease androgen receptor protein levels.
July 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses valproic acid as a common antiseizure medication associated with alopecia and highlights the need for its inclusion in relevant medical guides, without presenting new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In a study on wound healing, researchers described injectable POEGMA‐DA hydrogels as a promising non-toxic alternative to traditional wound closure methods, showing effective tissue adhesion and enhanced regeneration of skin structures in a mouse model without significant inflammation.
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January 2023 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
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January 2008 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” PMS nanoparticles improve damaged hair by protecting and restoring its surface and color.
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August 1948 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, oral calcium pantothenate was associated with improvement in the inflammatory phase of discoid lupus erythematosus of the scalp, with the most marked response observed in subacute cases.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” In this study, all stereoisomers of cyoctol were synthesized and tested, revealing that contrary to initial patent claims, cyoctol does not function as an anti-androgen.
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December 2016 in “Universal journal of pharmaceutical research” This study concluded that Finasteride can be effectively delivered in matrix tablets using different polymer ratios for sustained release.
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December 2016 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” This study reported that 80% of patients with non-scarring alopecia showed a clinical cure after treatment with unactivated platelet leukocyte autoplasma.
May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that the addition of Cuticapil Stem Hair Serum to standard care significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to standard care alone without any reported adverse events.
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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.
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February 1972 in “Experientia” This study found that the diphosphonate ethan-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonat was the most effective compound in preventing calcifications in rats induced by DHT, compared to other phosphatase inhibitors and polyphosphates tested.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic with antiandrogenic activity, effectively improves hair density, reduces shedding, and stabilizes symptoms in female pattern hair loss, though symptoms often recur after discontinuation, suggesting the need for sustained therapy.
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March 2023 in “Materials” In this study, researchers developed an acellular bioscaffold made from ovine tendon collagen with an antibacterial coating for treating skin wounds. They found that genipin crosslinking improves the scaffold's properties, and with plasma polymerisation, it enhances antibacterial activity, potentially benefiting wound healing.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Oncology” In this study, lysocellin induced G1 phase arrest in human osteosarcoma cells, but diminished the cytotoxic efficacy of etoposide, while its derivative alopestatin may reduce etoposide-induced alopecia in a rat model.
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June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review explores potential indications for prolactin receptor inhibitors beyond breast and prostate cancers, emphasizing the need for potent antibodies to further research prolactin receptor expression.
In this study, researchers reported that hardshell capsules using the DiluCap® line of excipients demonstrated varying dissolution profiles under gastrointestinal-simulating conditions, with minoxidil and finasteride showing rapid release and melatonin and naltrexone displaying controlled release, indicating their suitability for different applications in compounding pharmacies.
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.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report shares the authors' experience using spironolactone for treating acne in a PCOS clinic, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” In this study, researchers developed a novel composite fiber by incorporating minoxidil sulfate-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles into a polyvinyl alcohol matrix, achieving sustained drug release for up to 220 hours, strong mechanical properties, and the capability for cosmetic applications like wigs.
December 1989 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Cyproterone helps women with hair loss caused by genetics. More research is needed to confirm the best dose.
November 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This study observed some differences in clinical outcomes when comparing CPA with spironolactone, flutamide, and finasteride, but no differences with other therapies, possibly due to small study size and non-standardized assessments; adverse effects could not be fully compared across treatments.
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with more soybean phosphatidylcholine provided better skin retention and follicular targeting for diphencyprone compared to other formulations and controls.
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that the nanostructured lipid carrier formulation with a 70:30 solid to liquid lipid ratio significantly increased the dissolution rate, entrapment efficiency, and stability of spironolactone compared to its raw form.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that spironolactone has shown effectiveness in improving hair density and reducing shedding in female pattern hair loss, particularly for women with hyperandrogenism, though benefits often diminish after stopping treatment.
January 2025 in “JAAD Case Reports” In this study, researchers noted that while Poly-L-lactic acid dermal fillers boost collagen synthesis to add volume and reduce wrinkles, there is no established link between these fillers and hair loss according to existing literature.
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January 2010 in “Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology” This study found that increased Bcl-2 protein expression after DPCP treatment was associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, suggesting its role in inhibiting apoptosis.
May 2024 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” In a study using mice, researchers observed that Cacumen platycladi fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM1348—both as postbiotics and synbiotics—promoted hair growth, potentially by engaging the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhancing growth factor expression.