February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” NB-002 is a promising new topical treatment for fungal nail infections, showing better results than a non-medicated option.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that intradermal administration of PRP combined with oral biotin significantly increased hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without notable side effects.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Insulin sensitizers may slightly reduce hirsutism but are less effective than other treatments.
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July 1998 in “Urology” This study found that liarozole is more effective than cyproterone acetate for improving PSA response and survival in metastatic prostate cancer after first-line endocrine therapy, while maintaining quality of life.
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July 2019 in “Applied statistics/Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Series C, Applied statistics” In this study, applying case-only trees and random forests to a prostate cancer prevention trial revealed genotypes that may influence the efficacy of finasteride for prostate cancer prevention.
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August 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study found that facial threading decreased skin roughness and improved subjective assessments of skin smoothness and color after three sessions.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers will conduct a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of YH0618 granule in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss among breast cancer patients, aiming to understand its mechanism related to kidney deficiency in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a new 5% minoxidil foam formulation significantly increased hair counts and improved hair loss condition in men with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.
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November 2022 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this analysis, safety data from two clinical trials showed that baricitinib for severe alopecia areata had predictable side effects like infections and elevated CPK, with some serious adverse events noted at low incidence rates; no deaths were reported.
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July 2011 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This study found that coloring white facial hair is an effective and feasible adjunct to intense pulsed light therapy for hair removal, with similar efficacy between using black eyeliner and black hair dye.
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June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that both topical calcipotriol and narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy improved hair regrowth and vitamin D3 levels in alopecia areata patients.
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February 2023 in “Advances in Therapy” This study found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata receiving baricitinib had low incidence rates of adverse events, especially among low-risk individuals, with varying rates among those at higher risk.
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October 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that ritlecitinib improved patient-reported outcomes related to hair growth in individuals with alopecia areata, with some experiencing clinically meaningful hair regrowth, although changes in emotional symptoms and activity limitations were minimal and similar across treatment groups.
4 citations
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March 2020 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” In this double-blind, randomized controlled study, researchers found that Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner was similarly tolerated compared to three other hair cleansing conditioners and was significantly better tolerated than salicylic acid shampoo or baby shampoo in terms of skin reactions.
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January 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that treating asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 with cepharanthine did not significantly reduce the time to a negative test result, though 60 mg/day showed a non-significant trend needing further validation.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that patients with severe alopecia areata who experienced meaningful scalp hair regrowth showed greater improvements in health-related quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression compared to those with no or minimal regrowth.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics” Platelet-rich plasma does not improve recovery after Achilles tendon surgery.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study explores the hypothesis that preoperative administration of botulinum toxin could enhance hair transplantation outcomes by improving scalp microenvironment and reducing ischemia-induced graft failure, using a randomized split-scalp controlled trial design.
March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” This review found that bimatoprost effectively treats chemotherapy-induced eyelash loss, known as milphosis, in cancer patients, as demonstrated in three small trials, but further research is needed due to limitations like small sample sizes and short follow-up periods.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary reviews the findings of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy for female androgenetic alopecia and suggests further evaluation of its quantitative effectiveness despite promising preliminary results.
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January 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a cream containing 6.0% Stryphnodendron adstringens bark extract effectively reduced terminal hair growth and improved skin conditions in women with excessive terminal hair.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, baricitinib treatment for severe alopecia areata showed similar safety and led to hair regrowth improvements independent of atopic background, with 40.8% of patients with atopy achieving a significant response compared to 30.2% without atopy when using a 4 mg dose.
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November 2023 in “Brain and behavior” This study found that spironolactone improved cognitive performance in patients with bipolar disorder experiencing manic episodes, but did not significantly affect manic symptoms, recommending further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups.
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors reported that dutasteride significantly reduced total remission time for COVID-19 symptoms in men compared to placebo, especially for fatigue and loss of taste or smell.
March 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that scalp cooling significantly improved hair preservation and reduced psychological distress in gynecologic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy compared to usual care.
July 2021 in “Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that using a fresh umbilical cord as a natural face mask significantly reduced melasma severity in women after childbirth.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was not effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men with grade 4–6 hair loss.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that in males with mild COVID-19, treatment with dutasteride, along with standard therapy, may reduce viral shedding and inflammation compared to placebo.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Both bone donor sites had low long-term issues and high patient satisfaction.