research Side-Effects of Spironolactone Therapy in the Hirsute Woman
Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
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research Terbinafine levels in serum, stratum corneum, dermis-epidermis (without stratum corneum), hair, sebum and eccrine sweat.
Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.
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A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Finasteride
A man's fertility improved after he stopped taking finasteride but worsened again when he restarted the medication.
research Finasteride in the treatment of alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.
research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Hypotensive Activity and Toxicology of Constituents from Bombax ceiba Stem Bark.
Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
research Evolving treatment paradigms in dermatology: Insights from emerging and repurposed therapies
New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
research Combination Therapy with Cyclosporine and Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet A in the Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study with a Self-Controlled Design
The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
research CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA
The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.
research Monoclonal Antibody Against Prolactin Receptor: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Repeated Subcutaneous Administrations in Postmenopausal Women
The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.
research Contraceptive use in acne
Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
research Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.
research Finasteride induces Cytoarchitectural Alterations in Hippocampus of Adult Male Wistar Rat: A Contributor to Neuropsychiatric Effects of Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Finasteride may cause memory problems by damaging the hippocampus.
research PROMOTION OF HAIR REGENERATION BY ARALIA CONTINENTALIS ROOT EXTRACT IN C57BL/6 MICE
Aralia continentalis root extract may help with hair growth.
research Bioequivalence study of generic finasteride in healthy male volunteers.
The generic finasteride is equivalent to the original.
research Development of folliculitis in a patient with recalcitrant pustular psoriasis following acitretin treatment: a case report / Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Tarita Taib and Meera Kuppusamy.
A woman developed folliculitis after taking acitretin for psoriasis, which was treated with skin dressing and antibiotics.
research A novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution for androgenetic alopecia: pharmacokinetics and effects on plasma androgen levels in healthy male volunteers
New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
research Effect of Citrullus colocynthis Schard on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract and its compound may help treat enlarged prostate.
research Antidepressant-like effect of fluoxetine may depend on translocator protein activity and pretest session duration in forced swimming test in mice
Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
research Revisión actualizada del tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética femenina
Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
research Anti-androgenic activities of Ganoderma lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum, a type of mushroom, may help treat enlarged prostate by blocking testosterone conversion.
research Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and assessment of hair growth in patients with acne treated with isotretinoin
Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
research A rapid, simple, liquid chromatographic-electrospray ionization, ion trap mass spectrometry method for the determination of finasteride in human plasma and its application to pharmacokinetic study.
A new method accurately measures finasteride levels in human plasma.
research Efficacy and safety of the oral Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib in the treatment of adults with alopecia areata: Phase 2 results from a randomized controlled study
Baricitinib is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Finasteride-associated male infertility
Finasteride may cause male infertility, stopping it can help.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research Oral ivermectin in the treatment of scabies
Oral ivermectin effectively cured scabies with minimal side effects, and finasteride promoted hair growth in men with hair loss.
research Chymase Activities and Survival in Endotoxin-Induced Human Chymase Transgenic Mice
Mice with human chymase had a higher death rate when exposed to a toxin compared to normal mice.
research Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.