September 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” This review discusses recent advances in microneedle technology for androgenetic alopecia treatment, focusing on improved follicular delivery and various therapeutic mechanisms, while highlighting challenges in translating preclinical findings to clinical use.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study reviewed evidence for six minimally invasive treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding consistent support for platelet-rich plasma and topical finasteride, while other options like microneedling and intradermal dutasteride showed promise but need further and standardized research.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This policy brief reports that post-drug syndromes like Post-Finasteride Syndrome are largely overlooked in current pharmacovigilance systems, which prioritize acute drug reactions, resulting in inadequate recognition and management of persistent medication-induced conditions.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This policy brief found that post-drug syndromes are under-recognized in current pharmacovigilance systems, leading to inadequate risk assessments and prolonged patient harm from persistent drug-induced conditions.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that transdermal delivery of finasteride using biomimetic Platycladi cacumen-derived nanovesicles enhanced hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, outperforming minoxidil by improving skin permeation, reducing oxidative stress, and boosting local drug retention.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the application of transdermal drug delivery systems for androgenetic alopecia and explores new technologies to enhance drug penetration but reports no clinical results.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that among various treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride 0.5 mg/day was the most effective option overall. Additionally, among FDA-approved treatments, topical minoxidil 5% was the most effective topical therapy, and finasteride 1 mg/day was the most effective oral therapy.
September 2024 in “Dermatology” This abstract discusses finasteride and dutasteride's mechanisms in treating androgenetic alopecia and notes FDA approval for finasteride, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “PubMed” This source provides an overview of different types of hair loss and their treatments, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation and patient education in managing conditions like androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, to address related psychological impacts and improve quality of life.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the potential of therapeutic antibodies as an alternative treatment for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the initial development stages and the need for further validation and optimization of targets like the prolactin receptor and Interleukin-6 receptor.
This proof-of-concept study suggests that the new topical treatment regimen TH07 may offer effective hair growth results in men with androgenic alopecia, using a combination of finasteride, latanoprost, and minoxidil, supported by animal models and clinical studies.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses factors contributing to aseptic loosening of implants and explores the challenges of determining metal hypersensitivity testing in patients, but provides no new clinical results.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews various treatments for alopecia, highlighting that minoxidil, finasteride, PRP therapy, and hair transplants are the most commonly used options, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article presents a planned trial comparing radiotherapy and imiquimod for lentigo maligna treatment, noting a lack of direct evidence supporting current therapies, and aims to inform future treatment guidelines.
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The authors provide an overview of using topical minoxidil to manage female pattern hair loss in Indian clinical practice, emphasizing its significance as the main treatment method.
July 2019 in “Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica” This study found that dutasteride mesotherapy increased the diameter of existing hair in five Mexican men with androgenetic alopecia, without reported side effects.
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March 2005 in “PubMed” This review discusses treatment approaches for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that drug therapies like minoxidil and finasteride are promising for men, while antiandrogens and topical minoxidil show good results in women; it reports no new results.
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses the potential use of liposomal formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cosmeceutical delivery through the skin barrier, with no new clinical results reported.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that coating liquid crystalline nanoparticles with chitosan significantly enhanced the skin permeation of 5α-reductase inhibitors, suggesting a promising strategy for improving topical delivery in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
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June 2017 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” This review discusses ongoing and past trials for novel acne treatments, focusing on topical agents with potential sebosuppressive, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory effects, without reporting new clinical results.
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September 2013 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Blocking CYP17A1 enzyme may help improve certain brain function issues related to dopamine.
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June 2010 in “Current medicinal chemistry” This review discusses current treatment options for hirsutism, emphasizing the importance of combining therapies for better outcomes, but reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2014 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” This study found that surface-modified liquid crystalline nanoparticles significantly enhanced skin permeation of finasteride and dutasteride compared to unmodified nanoparticles, suggesting potential for improved treatment efficacy in androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This clinical study on fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution among a Latin American population reports no new results but addresses this specific condition in its demographic context.
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October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article describes a rare case of chronic telogen effluvium in a man, suggesting that the condition might be more noticeable in individuals with long hair; it does not report new research findings.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study reviewed eight studies investigating transcutaneous drug delivery via fractional laser and microneedling for alopecia treatment, with six studies showing improved hair regrowth over topical therapy alone, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment strategy, although further research is needed to refine treatment parameters.
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April 2018 in “Biology of reproduction” This study concluded that dietary changes alter serum progesterone and estradiol levels in late gestation ewes, likely due to metabolism rather than changes in placental steroid synthesis.
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This article reviews management strategies and interventions for common hair loss disorders in men and women, highlighting the psychological impact and emphasizing gender-specific approaches, but reports no new clinical results.