6 citations
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July 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, topical minoxidil treatment did not lead to substantial or cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in most patients with longstanding alopecia areata.
5 citations
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” In this randomized controlled trial, oral intake of the probiotic Latilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 significantly improved hair luster, elasticity, and participant satisfaction in individuals with mild to moderate hair damage compared to placebo, without significant adverse effects reported.
5 citations
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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.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that two phase III trials demonstrated the effectiveness of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib at 2 mg or 4 mg daily for treating severe alopecia areata in adults, marking a potential advance in managing this condition.
5 citations
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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.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
5 citations
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November 2016 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” In this study, BeauTop treatment significantly increased hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, showing effectiveness without adverse reactions.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” This randomized controlled trial found that consuming *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* extract significantly improved hair elasticity, density, and diameter over 24 weeks without severe adverse events, suggesting it as a safe functional food ingredient for hair health improvement.
4 citations
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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.
4 citations
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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.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” This study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medical care on ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity, as current observational data suggests surgery may improve fertility prospects, but no randomized trial has yet confirmed this effect.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this study, ritlecitinib, an oral JAK3/TEC inhibitor, was evaluated for safety in patients aged 12 and older with alopecia areata across four clinical trials up to 36 months, showing a safety profile with reported adverse events and lab abnormalities summarized per dosing groups.
4 citations
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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.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” This study found that combining concentrated growth factor injections with minoxidil treatment significantly improved hair growth and participant satisfaction in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study reported that Gagamchengyoung-tang may reduce scalp disorder and increase hair density in alopecia patients with a febrile tendency.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Canadian Urological Association Journal” This study found that finasteride reduced prostate cancer incidence by 30%, with no significant difference in Gleason scores compared to placebo after re-evaluation of pathology and extended follow-up.
4 citations
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January 2002 This review discusses various treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, comparing medications like finasteride and terazosin, as well as surgical and placebo options, without presenting new clinical findings.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Baricitinib is generally safe for long-term use in treating severe alopecia areata.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found a positive association between clinically meaningful scalp hair regrowth and improvements in patient-reported outcomes, such as satisfaction and reduced psychosocial burden.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 1 mg/day low-dose oral minoxidil significantly increased hair count compared to 0.25 mg/day over 24 weeks in women with female pattern hair loss, though no differences were observed in hair-shedding and quality-of-life scores between the two doses.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” In this study, ALRV5XR treatment significantly increased terminal hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia after 24 weeks, while also decreasing vellus hair density, and was well tolerated without adverse events, suggesting its potential efficacy over standard therapies.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Baricitinib was more effective than a placebo in regrowing hair in adults with alopecia areata after 36 weeks.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “The Journal of Urology” This study concluded that dutasteride modestly reduces nocturia in men but does not improve sleep quality.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this clinical trial, supplementation with Lambdapil® Anti Hair Loss capsules for 6 months significantly improved hair resistance and volume in women and increased the anagen/telogen hair ratio in men, indicating enhanced hair growth compared to the placebo group.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this open-label trial, tofacitinib showed dramatic clinical responses in most patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, supporting further research into JAK inhibitors for this condition.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study suggests that young female athletes, especially those with lower BMI, should be informed about the risk of menstrual irregularity associated with excessive sports activity.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Nutrition Journal” This study found that an 8-week supplementation with specific probiotic strains improved hormonal markers and oxidative stress while decreasing inflammation in women with PCOS, although clinical symptoms like acne and hirsutism showed no significant improvement compared to the placebo group.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” In this study, dutasteride 1 mg daily reduced heavy drinking days and drinks per week among treatment-seeking men, particularly benefiting those with high baseline drinking to cope motives.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 effectively promotes hair regrowth in adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata.