27 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” This study found no significant difference in hair growth between patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with 1% minoxidil and those given a placebo.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” This study reported that topical BPM31543 was safe and well-tolerated for patients on taxane-based chemotherapy, with some efficacy indicated in reducing hair loss at all dosages tested.
January 1985 in “Clinical research” This study found that topical alpha-terthienyl combined with UVA radiation rapidly induced dose-dependent cutaneous photosensitization in guinea pigs, suggesting potential for photochemotherapy in skin disorders without future carcinogenic risks.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 5% minoxidil topical foam without propylene glycol in men with androgenic alopecia.
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” This study found that a topical lotion containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17α-estradiol improved or stabilized frontal fibrosing alopecia in 35 out of 40 women over 36 months.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that applying SERUM THICKER increased hair density significantly over six months in individuals with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, with greater efficacy from daily use.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This study found that a 12-week topical application of bimatoprost 0.03% significantly increased the diameter of vellus hairs in patients with androgenic alopecia.
39 citations
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March 2008 in “Growth hormone & IGF research” Raspberry ketone may help grow hair and improve skin elasticity.
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June 2021 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that topical application of the BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib improved wound healing and promoted hair follicle regeneration in a diabetic murine model.
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl combined with UVA radiation can induce cutaneous photosensitization in guinea pigs, suggesting a possible photochemotherapy approach for skin diseases like psoriasis.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” In this study, black tea kombucha with and without MSM significantly improved hair density and length in mice, suggesting its potential as a natural hair regrowth treatment.
July 2025 in “Pakistan Journal of Intensive Care Medicine” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers observed that topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% was significantly more effective than topical tacrolimus 0.1% for treating alopecia areata, with a higher treatment success rate of 74.2% versus 45.2%, suggesting clobetasol as a preferred first-line topical therapy.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” This study reported successful treatment of sarcoptic mange in two wild bare-nosed wombats using three topical doses of moxidectin, clearing skin crusting and mites within two weeks.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that applying BPM 31543 twice daily was safe, well-tolerated, and showed signs of reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in women receiving taxane-based chemotherapy.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” In this study, male participants with early androgenetic alopecia experienced a significant increase in hair growth rate after applying topical lipoid cepharanthine lotion for six months.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review examined clinical studies on topical melatonin for skin protection and found strong evidence that it effectively prevents skin damage from radiation, but noted limited clear evidence for its anti-aging and hair growth benefits due to study design limitations and combined treatments.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study suggests that applying topical Tempol to the scalp before whole brain radiation may protect against radiation-induced alopecia and is safe and well-tolerated.
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 2% minoxidil solution was found to be a safe and more effective treatment for early male pattern baldness compared to placebo.
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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.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that combining a potent steroid with a vitamin D analogue may offer more convenient treatment for localized alopecia areata than using a superpotent steroid alone, with comparable efficacy but fewer side effects.
December 2023 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” This study found that nano-sized molybdenum accelerated hair growth and enhanced the effectiveness of minoxidil in a mouse model by reducing oxidative stress-related molecules.
December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that a combination of systemic cyproterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, and 5% topical minoxidil significantly improved hair growth and prevented further hair loss in women with female pattern hair loss over six months, with the treatment being well-tolerated.
32 citations
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November 2004 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study quantifies the follicular uptake of tea tree oil in bovine udder skin, with microemulsion showing the highest concentration among different formulations tested.
7 citations
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April 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that after topical application in rats, 1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3 absorbed through both the stratum corneum and hair follicles, with about 30% excreted via the faeces.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” In this study involving women undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy, a twice-daily topical application of BPM31543 was well-tolerated and showed potential in reducing severe hair loss, prompting further investigation at higher doses.
15 citations
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February 2014 in “Toxicology Letters” This study found that osthole, a coumarin derivative, demonstrated significantly higher skin accumulation and potential skin irritation compared to coumarin, which showed negligible alterations in protein biomarkers.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses diabetic gustatory hyperhidrosis as a rare form of autonomic dysfunction linked to severe diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy, noting its impact on social and emotional well-being.
December 2021 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” In this study, treatment with platelet-rich plasma combined with 2% minoxidil was associated with normalization of immunohistochemical markers in patients with stage I-II androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential for long-term therapeutic effects.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that ultraviolet radiation negatively affects hair follicle functions in human scalp skin, and caffeine application may provide some protective effects against this damage.