Isotretinoin and tazarotene help treat acne, while minoxidil and finasteride promote hair growth.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
January 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document highlights various patents for new compounds with potential treatments for multiple diseases, including cancer, hormonal disorders, and diabetes.
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February 1961 in “The Lancet” Some new drugs show potential for treating blood cancers but have serious side effects and need more research.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in twins may be linked to family history of hair loss, high blood pressure, heart disease, and possibly anxiety, but more research is needed.
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
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March 1973 in “PubMed” Minoxidil is a new drug that lowers blood pressure.
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April 1972 in “PubMed” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and spreads throughout the body in normal rats.
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March 2016 in “Toxicology and applied pharmacology” Using A132 hair dye with sunlight can cause skin damage and hair loss.
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
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September 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” AC5 improves hair loss and hair quality with high satisfaction rates.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Minoxidil were effective for hair growth but released the drug more slowly than the amphiphilic derivative.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
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June 1998 in “Molecular cell” Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
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September 2015 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.
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November 2016 in “Oncotarget” UV exposure reduces Lgr6+ stem cells in mouse skin and they don't significantly contribute to skin cancer development.
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Methotrexate is effective and well-tolerated in children for certain skin conditions but requires careful monitoring.
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September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Setipiprant did not significantly improve hair growth in men with hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
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August 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and well-tolerated for treating hair loss.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Using photoacoustic waves to deliver minoxidil improves hair growth effectively and safely.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new adhesive nanoparticles are effective for delivering Minoxidil to the scalp without skin irritation.
[object Object] August 2022 in “Metabolites” Different types of skin on mice have unique chemical profiles related to how they grow and react to stress.
March 2008 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolism, health, and disease management.
January 2022 in “Tissue & Cell” Using both platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil together gives the best results for hair growth in male rats with hair loss.
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November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.