research Treatment options for alopecia: an update, looking to the future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
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research Omeprazole-induced hypertrichosis in two children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
research Switching between tofacitinib and baricitinib in alopecia areata: A review of clinical response
Switching between the medications tofacitinib and baricitinib can be effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
research A New Era of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
New drug dutasteride effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously due to potential sexual side effects.
research Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Areata
Combining 5% minoxidil and 0.5% anthralin can help regrow hair in some severe alopecia areata patients.
research Testosterone, cytochrome P450, and cardiac hypertrophy
Heart-specific steroid metabolism is crucial in cardiac hypertrophy.
research Reminder of finasteride-related psychiatric AEs and sexual dysfunction
research Finasteride/flibanserin
research Table_1_Bioinformatics and Network Pharmacology Identify the Therapeutic Role and Potential Mechanism of Melatonin in AD and Rosacea.xlsx
Melatonin may treat rosacea and Alzheimer's by reducing inflammation and affecting blood vessel growth.
research MP45-12 CHRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF A LIMK2 INHIBITOR IMPROVES CAVERNOSAL VENO-OCCLUSIVE DYSFUNCTION THROUGH SUPPRESSION OF CAVERNOSAL FIBROSIS IN A RAT MODEL OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AFTER CAVERNOSAL NERVE INJURY
Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
research American College of Veterinary Behaviorists 2003 Scientific Session Abstracts
Transdermal fluoxetine is less effective in cats, clomipramine may help with feline alopecia, younger dogs often start fights, dietary changes can reduce cribbing in horses, negative aggression tests in shelter dogs predict good behavior, many older cats show cognitive issues, and fluoxetine or paroxetine can improve canine anxiety.
research Pegylated-interferon-α2ain clinical practice: how to manage patients suffering from side effects
Manage side effects of hepatitis C treatment with dose changes and medications, which may improve patient adherence and treatment success.
research Steroid sulfatase inhibitors
Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could potentially treat hormone-related disorders like certain cancers, hair loss, acne, and improve cognitive dysfunction.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age – A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research In vitro 5α-reductase inhibition by selected Ayurvedic herbs for androgenic disorders
Emblica officinalis and Eclipta alba may help treat hair loss naturally.
research Torilin fromTorilis japonica,as a New Inhibitor of Testosterone 5α-Reductase
Torilin from Torilis japonica can inhibit testosterone 5α-reductase but is less effective than finasteride.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
Hair loss drugs may cause sexual issues and infertility in men.
research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2
Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.
research Finasteride 1 mg in alopecia: sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation. Providing balanced information to male patients is key.
research Oral tofacitinib for the treatment of alopecia areata in pediatric patients
Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
research Ability to cycle despite severe freezing of gait in atypical parkinsonism in Fahr's syndrome
Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
research Urological Oncology: Prostate Cancer
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and has side effects; biopsy methods have similar outcomes; psychosocial factors affect sexual recovery post-surgery.
research Role of allopregnanolone biosynthesis in acute stress-induced anxiety-like behaviors in mice
Blocking allopregnanolone production in mice makes them more anxious after stress, but this can be reversed with a drug that mimics allopregnanolone.
research Drug repositioning approach to target viral and host cells in terms of COVID-19 treatment: A review of in vivo experiments and clinical studies
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
research Medikamentöse Therapie des benignen Prostatasyndroms (BPS)
Combination drug therapies are more effective for high-risk BPS patients but have more side effects and costs.
research Safety and efficacy of advanced and targeted acid α-glucosidase (AT-GAA) (ATB200/AT2221) in ERT-switch nonambulatory patients with Pompe disease: preliminary results from the ATB200-02 trial
The combination of tadalafil and finasteride improves urinary symptoms and erectile function in men with enlarged prostates.
research α‐Difluoromethylornithine, a polyamine inhibitor: its potential role in controlling hair growth and in cancer treatment and chemo‐prevention
DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.