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July 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that both 0.01% and 0.03% bimatoprost gel and 2% minoxidil gel significantly improved eyebrow density in individuals with hypotrichosis, with no significant difference between the treatments, although the highest bimatoprost concentration showed a more favorable response.
February 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this randomized trial, bicalutamide was found to improve hair count and shaft diameter more than spironolactone in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss over 24 weeks, although no significant differences were observed in clinical endpoints between the two treatments.
September 2025 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study compared the effectiveness of adding Biotin supplements to PRP treatment against using PRP alone for androgenetic alopecia patients and found no additional benefits in hair regrowth when Biotin was included.
This study concluded that adding a topical agent to intense pulsed light therapy significantly improved hair reduction and patient satisfaction in Pakistani women with idiopathic facial hirsutism compared to light therapy alone, without increasing adverse effects.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with phototherapy significantly improved pigmentation and reduced vitiligo severity compared to placebo, as measured by VASI scores over 12 weeks, though the sample size was small and follow-up short.
March 2022 in “Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences” This randomized clinical trial found that oral contraceptives containing desogestrel were associated with more adverse effects on serum lipids and blood pressure compared to those containing drospirenone in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” This study found that the YH0618 decoction reduced chemotherapy-induced nail discoloration, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and fatigue in cancer patients who completed chemotherapy.
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March 2016 in “European journal of cancer” This study found that neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery led to better quality of life and lower perioperative morbidity compared to primary debulking surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 5% topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth and improved psychosocial perceptions of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to 2% topical minoxidil and placebo over 48 weeks.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, PRP increased hair density in areas treated for androgenetic alopecia, but there was no significant difference when compared to placebo-treated areas.
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that proxalutamide significantly increased recovery rates, reduced mortality, and shortened hospital stays in hospitalized COVID-19 patients across different regions in Brazil.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that PRP injections using the Eclipse system significantly improved hair density and caliber in women with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline placebo at 24 weeks.
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August 2012 in “Chinese journal of integrative medicine/Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” This study reported that total glucosides of paeony capsules were as effective and safe as compound glycyrrhizin tablets for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “Journal of research in pharmacy practice” This study found that the combination of zinc sulfate and calcium pantothenate improved hair density and participant satisfaction in women with hair loss, suggesting its potential as an initial treatment option.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this randomized controlled trial, intralesional vitamin D3 injections significantly improved localized alopecia areata symptoms compared to a saline placebo, with minimal and transient side effects, suggesting vitamin D3 as an effective treatment option without needing prior serum vitamin D level measurement.
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October 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser with bovine basic fibroblast growth factor significantly improved acne scars more effectively and safely compared to laser therapy alone.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that fractional Er:YAG laser combined with platelet-rich plasma resulted in greater skin repigmentation in patients with localized stable vitiligo compared to microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, with fewer side effects reported in the laser group.
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September 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this triple-blind randomized clinical trial, researchers found that oral minoxidil 0.25 mg tablets were as effective as 2% topical minoxidil for increasing hair diameter and density in women with female pattern hair loss, with similarly minor side effects.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Yoga” This study found that regular yoga practice could benefit women with PCOS by improving hormonal balance, mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, and inflammation, while also reducing depression symptoms, suggesting yoga as a supportive therapy for managing PCOS.
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September 2024 in “BMC Cancer” In this prospective phase II clinical trial, researchers are investigating whether adding dutasteride to combined androgen blockade can improve the response rate and clinical outcomes for patients with androgen receptor-positive recurrent or metastatic salivary duct carcinoma.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pumpkin seed oil significantly improved hair parameters in females with pattern hair loss, demonstrating potential as a treatment comparable to minoxidil 5% foam.
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August 2022 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that magnesium supplementation significantly improved overall quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but did not significantly affect acne, alopecia, or abnormal uterine bleeding.
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January 2025 in “OALib” This study found that injecting Platelet-Rich Plasma into the anastomotic line during low anterior resection for rectal cancer eliminated anastomotic leakage, reducing its incidence from 13.3% in the control group to 0% in the PRP group.
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September 2024 in “African Journal of Urology” This study found that dutasteride improved maximum urinary flow rate more effectively than finasteride when used in combination therapy with tamsulosin for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia over six months.
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July 2020 in “Bezmialem science” This study found that reflexology massage significantly improved hair regrowth in women with chemotherapy-induced alopecia compared to those receiving usual care.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that growth factor concentrate injections combined with topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia patients led to similar hair regrowth outcomes as platelet-rich plasma, with lower reported pain.
June 2026 in “Khyber Journal Of Medical Sciences” This study found that among adults with severe alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis, oral tofacitinib was more effective than methotrexate in reducing hair loss over a 12-week period, though long-term safety and efficacy remain unestablished.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This randomized clinical trial found that adjunctive apple cider vinegar supplementation significantly improved the resolution of metabolic syndrome, reduced insulin resistance, and enhanced quality of life and sexual function in women with PCOS and metabolic syndrome, compared to a placebo group.
May 2026 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This study found that salmon tissue-derived exosomes showed significantly greater improvements in hair density and other parameters compared to platelet-rich plasma in patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” This upcoming clinical trial at Shenzhen People's Hospital will explore the safety and efficacy of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia in young men, comparing them to minoxidil. Results are not reported yet.