47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that liquid crystalline nanoparticles formulated with Cremophor surfactants significantly enhanced skin permeation of finasteride compared to lower surfactant concentrations.
January 2020 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” This article describes how recognizing distinct trichoscopic features aids in diagnosing various dermatological conditions and hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2014 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” This study found that a hair lotion containing saw palmetto and 10% trichogen veg complex increased total hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia over four months, though observer assessments varied.
January 2011 in “China Modern Doctor” This study found that combining longxuejie and finasteride effectively reduced intra-operative bleeding during TURP without side effects compared to finasteride, longxuejie alone, or control.
January 2005 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” In this study, a 0.5% addition of TPGS to topical minoxidil solutions increased hair growth in mice, but higher concentrations reduced this benefit.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that a high dose of LustrivaTM, containing biotin and silicon, significantly increased hair thickness and reduced facial wrinkle depth in women with thinning hair compared to a placebo, without any reported adverse events.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new computer tool quickly measures hair thickness differences in people with common types of hair loss.
December 2010 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas” This abstract outlines a study evaluating dutasteride's effect on perioperative bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate, but does not report any new clinical results.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Current Drug Delivery” This study found that a finasteride topical gel formulation using propylene glycol and Tween® 80 showed significantly enhanced permeation compared to a control formulation without these enhancers.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was most effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata, with betamethasone valerate foam also being beneficial, while tacrolimus ointment showed no significant effect.
January 2013 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa)” 20 citations
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September 1983 in “Archives of dermatology” This study observed that minimal doses of the arotinoid RO 13-6298 successfully treated two cases of severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis unresponsive to traditional therapies, despite some side effects.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study developed and validated a precise and rapid HPLC method to simultaneously determine Minoxidil and Finasteride in pharmaceuticals, demonstrating successful application for routine quality control without interference from excipients.
May 2026 in “Reactions Weekly” 33 citations
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August 2013 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” This review discusses recent improvements in frontalis suspension for congenital ptosis surgery, highlighting that autologous fascia lata is the preferred sling material due to its lower complication rate and enhanced long-term outcomes.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, the addition of topical latanoprost to betamethasone treatment improved the therapeutic efficacy for patients with patchy alopecia areata, showing more significant hair regrowth compared to minoxidil alone and enhanced outcomes without adverse effects.
12 citations
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June 2022 in “FARMACIA” This study found that a topical transethosomal system may enhance the skin penetration and deposition of naftifine compared to a marketed cream, potentially overcoming the stratum corneum barrier.
13 citations
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October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 3, a tetrahydropyridoindole carboxymethylated at position 5, significantly inhibited sorbitol accumulation in both rat eye lenses and tissues affected by diabetes, indicating its potential as a lead compound for ALR2 inhibition.
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”
52 citations
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January 2001 in “Eye” This review discusses challenges in treating CMO associated with uveitis and highlights the need for prospective studies to guide therapy, as current treatments are largely empirical and potentially harmful.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews 12 newly approved drugs with pediatric indications from 2001, discussing their clinical importance for general pediatricians, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that bimatoprost, especially when used with NB-UVB phototherapy, FxCO2 laser, or mometasone, may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for vitiligo, achieving significant patient satisfaction and repigmentation, despite some limitations like small sample sizes and high costs.
January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”
4 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
January 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Urology” The study concluded that long-term finasteride pretreatment significantly reduces intraoperative and postoperative blood loss in patients undergoing transurethral resection of an enlarged prostate, whereas short-term pretreatment does not.
This study found that combining intralesional PTX and corticosteroids may enhance treatment outcomes for alopecia areata, with PTX showing better long-term effects compared to corticosteroids alone.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” This study found that both intralesional pentoxifylline and intralesional corticosteroids improved hair regrowth in patients with localized alopecia areata, but intralesional corticosteroids were more effective, achieving 100% hair regrowth compared to 60% with pentoxifylline.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study investigated the integration of crystal engineering and microneedle technology for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding that microneedles loaded with newly developed Kopexil multicomponent crystals reduced drug diffusion rates in vitro compared to standard formulations.
November 2003 in “PubMed”