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January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib treatment for hair loss may worsen acne.
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February 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Ritlecitinib was generally well tolerated in children with alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “European Urology” 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” JAK inhibitors are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Tofacitinib and baricitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, especially in younger people.
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January 2020 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” Baricitinib might help treat hair loss in lupus patients, but more research is needed.
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October 2009 in “Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry” New curcumin analogues help fight prostate cancer by breaking down androgen receptors.
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Tacrolimus causes fewer acute rejections than cyclosporin A in kidney transplants but doesn't necessarily improve kidney function after one year; cardiovascular risks and side effects vary between the two drugs.
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July 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively regrows hair in adolescents with alopecia areata and is safe.
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February 2022 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.