This study found that 54% of participants with androgenetic alopecia using Ricapil® showed clinical signs of hair follicle reactivation and initial hair regrowth over three months.
This study found that an extract treatment showed similar efficacy and tolerability to calcipotriol/betamethasone ointment in reducing psoriasis severity and symptoms over 28 days in patients with mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed a Hyaluronic acid-Carbopol liposomal gel co-loaded with Adapalene and Clindamycin Phosphate, optimized to improve skin penetration and anti-acne efficacy, showing enhanced drug delivery, superior clinical effectiveness, and excellent skin tolerability compared to commercial formulations.
30 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental and clinical endocrinology & diabetes” This article reviews the use of cyproterone acetate for conditions like prostate cancer and sexual disorders, highlighting its effects on libido but reporting no new specific trial results.
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September 2019 in “Acta Pharmacologica Sinica”
December 2025 in “npj Breast Cancer” In the phase 3 CAPItello-291 trial, capivasertib combined with fulvestrant significantly increased progression-free survival in patients with advanced breast cancer with specific genetic alterations, but the authors highlight that managing side effects like diarrhea, rash, and hyperglycemia is crucial for optimizing treatment adherence and outcomes.
80 citations
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
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February 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that cyclic MPA is as effective as OCPs in resuming ovulation among women with PCOS, offering a viable alternative for those who cannot or choose not to use OCPs.
November 2024 in “Postępy Biochemii” This article highlights the potential for latanoprost acid, a metabolite of the glaucoma medication latanoprost, to serve as an effective alternative to current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, such as minoxidil and finasteride, facilitating a faster development process for related drugs.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that topical application of a cosmetic formulation containing capryloyl glycine 4% significantly reduced hair growth and thickness on the forearms of female participants after 120 days, compared to placebo.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
This abstract reviews the use of spironolactone as a treatment for hormonal acne, female pattern hair loss, and hirsutism due to its antiandrogenic properties and favorable side effect profile, highlighting its value in dermatological therapies.
2 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter reports three cases of diffuse hair loss linked to hyperprolactinaemia but does not present new research findings.
This review discusses recent advances in polydopamine-based biomaterials and their growing potential in personalized medicine, but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight both opportunities and challenges for future applications.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” 99 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A” This study observed that keratose hydrogels sustained ciprofloxacin release over three weeks and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth in vitro for 23 days and in mice for 2 weeks.
This study found that encapsulating ascorbyl palmitate in curcumin-grafted nanoparticles increased its stability compared to unencapsulated forms, with primary skin penetration occurring through hair follicles in pig skin.
January 2026 in “Journal of Community Medicine and Health Solutions” In this study, the novel topical agent PP405 showed favorable tolerability and increased hair density by over 20% in men with advanced androgenetic alopecia after eight weeks, suggesting a promising potential treatment pending further trials.
April 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the clinical usefulness of bimatoprost in lowering intraocular pressure for glaucoma patients and its promising results in promoting hair growth for conditions like alopecia, with research also exploring potential new applications and delivery systems.
37 citations
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September 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that diphencyprone is an effective and safe treatment for extensive alopecia areata, especially with long-term therapy and maintenance to reduce relapse risk.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that artificial copolyamide fiber implantation was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing for patients with androgenetic alopecia who failed conventional therapies, though mild complications like folliculitis were noted in some cases.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study reports that beta-glucan hybrid hydrogels, reinforced with laponite nanoclay, showed promising results in rat models for managing hemorrhage and diabetic wound healing by enhancing hemostasis, reducing inflammation, and promoting faster wound closure and tissue regeneration.
December 2021 in “Research Square” This study demonstrated that alkali-modified Kapok fiber significantly enhances the adsorption of collagen, suggesting its potential application in collagen-based dressings.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics X” In this study, researchers developed a biopolymer-based dual-layer wound dressing that significantly improved healing outcomes in a 14-day rat model, reporting 94% wound closure by day 15 and enhanced tissue regeneration, swelling properties, and cell viability.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study suggests that DPCP treatment can be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy potentially reducing relapse rates.
June 2026 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” This study reports a method for fabricating biofunctional polymer fibers by using DNA-programmable cell-free protein synthesis integrated through solution blow spinning, enabling in situ protein production and potential applications in respirators, sampling swabs, and other advanced materials.
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August 1999 in “ACS symposium series” In this study, fluorescence microscopy revealed that a cationic cellulose ether derivative adsorbed onto hair fibers desorbed significantly when treated with sodium dodecylsulfate.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study observed that Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both reduced inflammation in chronic nonbacterial prostatitis in rats, but only Poria cocos polysaccharides reversed related changes in the gut microbiota.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that Spironolactone-loaded ethosomal gels provided superior skin permeation and deposition compared to niosomal gels in rabbit skin, suggesting that ethosomal gels could be a promising formulation for further clinical studies on treating androgenic alopecia.
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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.