32 citations
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that topical oleuropein induced hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling pathway and increasing expression of several growth-related genes in skin tissue.
26 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, topical minoxidil did not show an antiandrogenic effect on androgen-dependent cutaneous structures in the golden Syrian hamster, suggesting it likely does not have this role in humans either.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
20 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, topical methyl vanillate application increased hair count and hair mass index in women with androgenetic alopecia by enhancing WNT10B expression, suggesting a potential new treatment strategy.
19 citations
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October 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study found that a thyroid hormone receptor ẞ subtype-selective thyromimetic was effective in promoting hair growth in mouse and monkey models when applied topically.
8 citations
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May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, ultraviolet light did not significantly enhance or worsen hair growth induced by topical minoxidil in men with male pattern baldness.
7 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that the cyanoacrylate biopsy method could effectively evaluate drug distribution in hair follicles, suggesting its potential utility for assessing topically applied chemicals targeting hair follicles.
4 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study suggests that LOYON® is safe, well tolerated, and effective in reducing scaling from cradle cap in infants and children without causing spot bleedings.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.
This study suggests that topical application of a hydrogel containing magnetized saline water may promote wound healing in stage 2-3 pressure ulcers in elderly patients by stimulating autophagy, based on observed clinical improvements in a case series.
March 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that six months of using 0.5% finasteride cream did not significantly reduce hair number or thickness in women with idiopathic facial hirsutism, though patients perceived less hair growth.
5 citations
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September 2011 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study identified pantolactam based compounds as effective topical antagonists of the androgen receptor, reducing sebum components in a hamster model.
1 citations
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” Topical minoxidil may help hair growth by improving blood flow to hair follicles.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” This study found that a botanical extract increased Bcl-2 levels and improved the anagen-to-telogen hair ratio in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Planta Medica” This study found that topical formononetin treatment promoted hair regrowth in mice by normalizing hair follicle size and inhibiting apoptosis-related pathways.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, topical nitroglycerine spray successfully prevented impending necrosis in 94% of hair transplant cases showing signs of vascular distress.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that 5% topical minoxidil lotion may be beneficial for enhancing hair regrowth in patients with telogen effluvium, although its effectiveness is limited by the self-healing nature of the condition and the small sample size.
38 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study evaluated the effect of 2% ketoconazole lotion for androgenetic alopecia, but the results regarding its effectiveness on clinical appearance remained unclear.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical clobetasol propionate cream provided a modest improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients, though those with atopy had higher relapse rates after treatment completion.
2 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that topical 5% minoxidil solution is effective and well tolerated for promoting hair growth in Korean men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that the U.S. stock market responded heterogeneously to the latest presidential elections, with positive reactions in the Energy, Financials, and Industrials sectors but poorer performance among firms with better environmental scores.
26 citations
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June 1988 in “PubMed” This study found that 3 percent topical minoxidil solution was ineffective in treating severe chronic alopecia areata, as it did not produce cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth.
September 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
19 citations
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September 2002 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this retrospective study, anti-tuberculous agents, likely rifampicin, were effective adjunctive therapies for a chalazion, coinciding with spontaneous drainage in a patient with rosacea.
17 citations
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October 2009 in “Dermatology” This study reported that ultraviolet light treatment from a Kromayer lamp stimulated hair growth in four out of six patients with alopecia, whereas intralesional triamcinolone acetonide had a mixed effect.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical dapsone gel reduced flare-ups in folliculitis decalvans without side effects.
5 citations
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January 2009 This study found that Betamethasone was more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin in promoting hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.
2 citations
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August 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This letter to the editor discusses the use of topical cetirizine 1% for treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that topical cyclosporin-A may lead to moderate recovery in patients with severe or refractory alopecia areata, particularly in focal type cases.