ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025
Recent Advances in Drug Development for Hair Loss.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Beyond Minoxidil: Off-Label Therapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia-A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analyses.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Pooled it
- Organoid-loaded core-shell cryomicroneedles induce biomimetic follicular units and hair regeneration.Bioactive materials · 2026Article
- Exosomes in precision dermatology: From biomarkers to targeted therapeutics in personalized care.Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV · 2026Review
- Lipid nanocarriers as innovative strategies for hair regrowth.Discover nano · 2026Review
- In vitro and in vivo models for androgenetic alopecia drug development.Disease models & mechanisms · 2026Review
- The Possible Role of Antibodies in Alopecia: A Narrative Review.Antibodies (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Advances in Medicalized Hair Loss Solutions: A Review of Current Clinical Practices and Regenerative Medicine-Based Protocols with Focus on Off-Label Injectable Treatments.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Effective topical delivery of minoxidil via chitosan coated nanocapsules to remodel microenvironment of dermal follicle for hair regeneration.Drug delivery and translational research · 2026Article
- 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid Enhances Hair Growth-Related Signaling in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells via Activation of the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Safety of a Drinkable Nutraceutical in Premenopausal Women with Telogen Effluvium: A 6-Month, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Recent Advances in the Role of Fibroblast Growth Factors in Hair Follicle Growth.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Real-world pharmacovigilance insights into drug-induced risk of alopecia.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Advanced medical treatments for hair loss.Cell transplantationReview
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Abstract
Hair loss disorders pose a substantial global health burden, affecting millions of individuals and significantly impacting quality of life. Despite the widespread use of approved therapeutics like minoxidil and finasteride, their clinical efficacy remains limited. These challenges underscore the pressing need for more targeted and effective therapeutic solutions. This review examines the latest innovations in hair loss drug discovery, with a focus on small-molecule inhibitors, biologics, and stem cell-based therapies. By integrating insights from molecular mechanisms and leveraging advancements in research methods, the development of next-generation therapeutics holds the potential to transform the clinical management of hair loss disorders. Future drug development for hair loss disorders should prioritize antibody therapy and cell-based treatments, as these approaches offer unprecedented opportunities to address the limitations of existing options. Antibody therapies enable precise targeting of key molecular pathways involved in hair follicle regulation, providing highly specific and effective interventions. Similarly, cell-based therapies, including stem cell transplantation and dermal papilla cell regeneration, directly address the regenerative capacity of hair follicles, offering transformative potential for hair restoration.
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