9 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, topical MR blockade improved delayed wound healing in glucocorticoid-pretreated mice by promoting anti-inflammatory macrophages and enhancing angiogenesis.
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study found that oral tofacitinib was effective and well tolerated for treating alopecia areata in most pediatric patients, with nearly 73% experiencing hair regrowth.
In an animal study, researchers observed that a Chromolaena odorata layered-nitrile rubber transdermal patch significantly improved wound contraction, protein, hexosamine, and uronic acid levels, and collagen deposition in healing excision wounds in rats compared to a control group with an empty patch.
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January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Biology” This study found that a shampoo formulation using mangabeira leaf extract without sodium lauryl sulfate showed promising antioxidant activity and improved foam quality.
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February 2015 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study concluded that 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate cream is more effective than other topical treatments for improving alopecia areata over 12 weeks.
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June 1990 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, combination therapy with 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin showed some cosmetic improvement in 11% of patients with severe treatment-resistant alopecia areata, with hair regrowth starting by week 12.
December 2023 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, researchers identified compound 30a as a promising topical androgen receptor antagonist that promoted hair growth in mouse models of androgenetic alopecia without noticeable toxicity, suggesting its potential for treating this hair loss condition.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” This study described a potentiometric titration method for determining minoxidil, which showed recoveries of 97.4 to 98.7% and agreed with chromatographic results within a 90% confidence level.
June 2025 in “Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy” This study found that when applied for 24 hours, a polyherbal formulation made from Ficus religiosa and Abrus precatorious promoted more significant hair growth in Male Wistar rats than Minoxidil and the control group, and the extracts also exhibited notable antibacterial activities.
July 2022 in “International journal of pharmacognosy and life science” This review highlights the diverse medicinal properties of mangrove plant extracts, including their inhibitory and curative effects on various diseases and potential benefits for treating baldness, while also discussing their role in preventing soil erosion.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review examines the use of commonly used dermatological drugs like chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, antiandrogens, and melatonin in COVID-19 treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
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April 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the potential of Lansium domesticum as a herbal medicine, summarizing its traditional uses, nutritional value, bioactivities, and related nanoparticles and pharmaceutical formulations, but reports no new experimental results.
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October 2020 in “Más dermatología” Choose between topical and oral minoxidil for hair growth based on personal tolerance and side effects.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” This article discusses the use of Espumil foam base in pharmacies for preparing dermatological medications and reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico” This narrative review discusses adverse effects associated with 5-ARI treatments for male-pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia, including sexual health, neurological, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular impacts, and emphasizes careful prescription assessment.
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” In this case study, a 25-year-old female with premature hair graying achieved over 90% conversion of gray hair to black hair after 5 months of treatment with a topical peptide solution and hair supplements.
33 citations
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January 2002 This study found that daily topical application of 500 microg/ml latanoprost led to moderate to marked hair regrowth in a macaque model of androgenetic alopecia.
June 2026 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” This review summarizes the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological features of keratoacanthoma and discusses treatment strategies, emphasizing dermoscopy's role in diagnosis and individualized treatment planning.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated an herbal hair dye using the medicinal herb Eclipta alba and other natural ingredients, finding it provided satisfactory coloring effects, conditioning benefits, stability, and safety, which supports its potential as a natural alternative to synthetic hair dyes.
September 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This study, involving a retrospective analysis of 24 patients in France, found that paradoxical psoriasiform alopecic reactions on the scalp associated with TNFα-targeted therapies for inflammatory bowel disease are rare yet non-scarring, with all patients achieving complete hair regrowth within two months after treatment adjustments.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
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January 1989 in “Handbook of experimental pharmacology” This article reviews the use of anti-androgens for dermatological conditions linked to androgen involvement and reports encouraging clinical experiences in females, with use in males limited to specific conditions due to toxicity concerns.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Natural Products” In this study, researchers isolated new compounds from the plant *Calanthe cardioglossa* and found that five of these compounds, particularly calancardin B, significantly reduced TNF-α levels in immune cells relevant to multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential for immunomodulatory effects.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” This study found that in Yogyakarta, dermatophytosis in cats is primarily caused by M. canis and characterized by symptoms such as alopecia, crust, and erythema.
In this case report, the researchers highlight a possible association between myotonic dystrophy type 1 and multiple tongue hemangiomas, and emphasize that patients with this condition can experience exacerbated respiratory muscle weakness and risk of respiratory failure even with epidural anesthesia.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In a case report, this study documented successful healing of a patient with alopecia totalis using the Remember/Regeneration Therapy Method, a holistic approach combining various complementary treatments, and noted the potential for consistent outcomes in managing alopecia and other autoimmune diseases.
46 citations
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that strontium ranelate promotes cartilage regeneration in rats by enhancing chondrogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells while inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
This study conducted a literature review and found that intradermotherapy, a minimally invasive technique involving needle punctures and drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, appears to be safe and effective for short-term treatment of alopecia, with satisfactory results and no significant side effects.
In this study, introducing the rat OTC gene into spf-ash mice led to increased OTC activity and normalized hair growth and biochemical markers like urinary orotic acid and serum citrulline, partially correcting the symptoms of OTC deficiency.
January 2011 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” This study found that the "After Minoxidil" spray improved hair styling and decreased greasiness after using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and effectiveness.