4 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Infection” This study suggests that anti-androgen therapy may reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated mortality, though results were not consistently supportive across all studies analyzed.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review reports that biopolymer-based hydrogels show promise as wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, moisture retention, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, though challenges in mass production, safety, and clinical validation remain.
This study reviewed chitosan composites, specifically those with silver or zinc oxide nanoparticles, highlighting their enhanced antimicrobial efficacy and potential biomedical applications despite pure chitosan's limitations such as pH sensitivity and poor solubility.
January 2026 in “In Silico Research in Biomedicine” This study used computational methods to explore the potential of betulinic acid from Ziziphus spina-christi in treating alopecia, suggesting its possible protective effects on hair follicles by enhancing genomic stability and reducing oxidative damage, meriting further experimental validation.
March 2023 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” In this study, new formulations of 2% minoxidil cream and a minoxidil shampoo with plant antioxidants showed significant hair growth-stimulating and follicle-protective effects in an experimental alopecia model.
December 2021 in “2021 International Conference on Electronic Information Technology and Smart Agriculture (ICEITSA)” This study found that chemical hair dyes caused more significant microstructural damage to hair than high-temperature perms, as observed using a single-detector OCT system.
March 2023 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” This study found that a 2% minoxidil cream and a gel-based shampoo with 1% minoxidil plus plant extracts showed significant hair growth and follicle-protective effects in laboratory rats with experimental alopecia.
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April 2011 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” This study found that long-term flutamide treatment reduced hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss, but liver-related dropouts were minimized at a very low dose of 62.5 mg/day.
30 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that formulating raloxifene in nano-lipid carriers significantly enhanced its permeation and cytotoxicity against cancer cells compared to raw raloxifene.
29 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review found that combined oral contraceptives and spironolactone are effective treatments for adult acne in women, but noted that oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism and require individual risk assessment before use.
8 citations
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April 2022 in “Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia” This review explores contraceptive options for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for tailored choices based on individual clinical, hormonal, and metabolic profiles, but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” FUE is better than FUT for mustache reconstruction in cleft lip patients.
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January 1998 in “International journal of cancer” In this mouse study, topical 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 protected against cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss and inhibited mammary tumor growth, with effects varying by sex and tumor presence.
June 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article discusses challenges primary care physicians face in diagnosing and treating depression, noting that up to one-third of antidepressant prescriptions involve non-indicated use; it also introduces FDA-approved treatments, esketamine nasal spray, and brexanolone IV injection.
June 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study reported that the development of nanoemulsion-based hair growth serums is increasing, with enhanced international collaboration and scientific presence, especially between China and the United States.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” In this study, researchers found that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density and patient satisfaction in both male and female patients with androgenetic alopecia, with no major side effects reported.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” This review discusses PUFA-rich oil seeds and microencapsulation techniques but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight microencapsulation as a promising method to protect PUFAs from oxidation.
9 citations
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November 2021 in “Infectious Agents and Cancer” This study found that the active use of androgen deprivation therapy was not associated with a reduced risk of death in prostate cancer patients with COVID-19.
113 citations
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April 1999 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that all four treatments—flutamide, finasteride, ketoconazole, and EE-CPA—significantly reduced hirsutism, but EE-CPA and flutamide appeared most effective, with varying effects on androgen levels and side-effect profiles.
76 citations
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the growing importance of hydrogel scaffolds in skin wound healing, highlighting their unique properties and recent advancements in their use for treating difficult tissue damage, particularly within tissue engineering.
50 citations
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May 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that flutamide was more effective than finasteride in reducing hair growth in women with hirsutism over a one-year period.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Daylight photodynamic therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating actinic keratoses with minimal side effects.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne treatment, including isotretinoin, improves quality of life and does not worsen depression.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This study concluded that repeated platelet-rich plasma injections provided greater and more consistent improvements in stress urinary incontinence symptoms compared to pelvic floor muscle training.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In a real-world study, baricitinib was effective for scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, showing clinically meaningful improvements as early as 3 months and increasing up to 12 months; satisfaction and perceived improvement were also high among participants.
March 2018 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This study found that while the carboplatin-paclitaxel regimen for advanced lung cancer is more affordable than newer treatments and maintains a good performance status, it significantly increases risks of alopecia and peripheral neuropathy.
October 1998 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” This article discusses the structure and function of the skin's layers, cell types, and tumor development, without reporting new clinical findings, and highlights the growing incidence of skin cancer.
October 1998 in “RePub (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)” This article discusses the structure and function of the skin, the etiology and increasing incidence of skin cancer, and the types and prevalence of malignant skin tumors, but reports no new research findings.
140 citations
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This article discusses the potential of RNA-based biopesticides for sustainable agriculture and reports no new experimental results; it highlights the need for improved delivery systems and regulatory development to enhance deployment.
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.