May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” This study discovered that TTR is expressed in the human placenta as early as 6 weeks gestation, with increased levels in the first trimester potentially facilitating thyroid hormone delivery to the fetus.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Reproductive Health” This study found that treating children with hair defluvium using vitamin-D and calcium significantly improved symptoms, with a total effective rate of 93.3%.
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this ex vivo and mouse model study, Tofacitinib-loaded nanoparticles demonstrated enhanced delivery of the drug into hair follicles and reduced inflammatory effects compared to conventional forms, indicating potential for safer, topical use in treating alopecia areata.
This study found that various reduced folates effectively penetrated an in vitro skin model, promoted cell proliferation and migration, and may enhance wound healing, suggesting potential for topical treatment in skin conditions.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” In a rodent study, researchers found that oral phenytoin and spironolactone significantly mitigated 5-fluorouracil-induced hair loss and oxidative stress, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for chemotherapy-induced alopecia and enhanced recovery.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a synthetic avicequinone C analogue, 5e, was significantly more potent in inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase type 1 activity in human keratinocytes compared to the original isolated compound.
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January 2015 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques” This study developed a rapid and sensitive method for determining finasteride concentrations in pharmaceuticals, with results comparable to those from the standard HPLC method.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a novel topical dutasteride lotion, FOL100, demonstrated excellent safety, tolerability, and usability with promising signs of clinical benefit for mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review article highlights the complexity of treating folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of systemic antibiotics like rifampicin and clindamycin as common treatments, while also discussing promising novel therapies, including biological agents, that require further clinical trials to assess their effectiveness and safety.
April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that new folate salts in aqueous and lipophilic solutions can penetrate skin and enhance wound healing in vitro by converting metabolically, suggesting their potential for topical application.
May 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this report, researchers documented a rare complication linked to levofloxacin, used as a second-line treatment for tuberculosis, which could include various adverse events during TB therapy.
June 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” This report suggests that fluvoxamine use may be associated with hair loss, as observed in a 28-year-old male whose condition improved after stopping the drug.
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April 2012 in “Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This article discusses the traditional medicinal uses of fenugreek, particularly its diverse pharmacological activities, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a precise and reproducible method for estimating finasteride in tablet formulations using a colorimetric reaction with specific reagents.
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September 2017 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and standardization of Forsythiae Fructus, detailing both unripe and ripe forms, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2022 in “Case reports” In this case report, isotretinoin treatment led to complete remission of folliculitis decalvans lesions in a 26-year-old male after a year and a half, despite the lack of certain histopathology images and control tests; the findings also suggest potential familial clustering needing further genetic investigation.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers examined Tridax procumbens for its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, highlighting its diverse medicinal benefits, low toxicity, and the presence of bioactive compounds, positioning it as a promising candidate for developing safe and affordable plant-based therapeutics.
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November 2022 in “Biosensors” This study introduced a new spectrofluorometric method using a synthesized organic fluorophore to effectively analyze darolutamide and thalidomide in pharmaceutical preparations and biofluids.
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April 2002 in “Brain Research Protocols” Quickly get finasteride from tablets using easy methods.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that among patients with folliculitis decalvans, treatment with isotretinoin achieved the highest rate of stable remission compared to antibiotic regimens like clindamycin and rifampicin.
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January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, FMN was found to inhibit androgen receptor function and androgen-regulated gene expression in prostate cancer cells, suggesting potential as an antiandrogen therapy.
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June 2020 in “Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology” This case report describes two patients with ulcerative colitis and alopecia areata who did not respond to various treatments but achieved remission and improved hair growth after starting tofacitinib.
This case report describes a 14-year-old female with tufted hair folliculitis, where isotretinoin reduced inflammation and exudation but persistent hair tufting remained, highlighting the challenges in treating this rare condition.
September 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” Two women had skin reactions from a hair loss treatment and got better after stopping use.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers observed that phospholipid-calcium carbonate hybrid nanoparticles effectively delivered Tofacitinib citrate topically, which significantly inhibited hair follicle apoptosis and promoted hair growth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, compared to a traditional Tofacitinib solution.
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November 1988 in “Veterinary Record” In this case study, oral folic acid therapy resulted in noticeable improvement and eventual recovery from hair loss and skin issues in a three-week-old Charolais calf.
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August 2018 in “PubMed” This case report documented successful full hair regrowth in an 8-year-old with alopecia universalis after oral tofacitinib treatment, but mild headaches led to discontinuation.
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January 2021 in “Open Access Journal of Cancer & Oncology” In this study, the Trivedi Effect®-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment was reported to significantly increase the solubility and isotopic abundance ratios of flutamide, potentially improving its stability and efficacy.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review of Tridax procumbens highlights its pharmacological and phytochemical potential, noting the presence of biologically active compounds and suggesting its value as a basis for developing new plant-based therapeutics due to its diverse medicinal properties and low toxicity.