research Medication Repurposing: New Uses for Old Drugs
Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.
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research Hair Loss in Children
Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
research Efficacy of antihistamines in combination with topical corticosteroid and superficial cryotherapy for treatment of alopecia areata: A retrospective cohort study
Adding antihistamines to topical corticosteroid and cryotherapy may improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Alopecia areata universalis in a dog
A dog with complete hair loss regrew most hair after treatment, with no relapse after stopping treatment.
research Hair loss after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Most patients experience temporary hair loss after ECMO, but it usually grows back within 6 months without treatment.
research Hair cell toxicology: With the help of a little fish
Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
research Dermatologic adverse events associated with chemotherapy and targeted anticancer therapy
Cancer treatments often cause skin, nail, and hair problems.
research Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013
The document concludes that various findings in rheumatology offer insights into disease severity, treatment responses, and potential risks in medication, with some limitations due to unspecified participant numbers.
research Cutaneous Drug Eruptions Associated with the Use of Biologies and Cutaneous Drug Eruptions Mimicking Specific Skin Diseases
Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
research Urticaria, Drug Hypersensitivity Rashes, Nodules and Tumors, and Atrophic Diseases
The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.
research Finasteride-related cutaneous vaculitis.
Finasteride linked to skin inflammation.
research Diseases of Hair and Nails
The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
research Miscellaneous conditions
The document describes various skin conditions, their features, and treatments but lacks detailed study size information.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
research Nonscarring hair loss disorders
Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
research Hair Growth is Promoted in Mouse Dorsal Skin by a Mixture of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco Leaf Extract and Alpha-Terpineol by Increasing Growth Factors and wnt3/β-Catenin
A mix of Platycladus orientalis leaf extract and alpha-terpineol helps mice grow hair by increasing growth factors and cell growth.
research Terazosin or baclofen in young men with chronic orchialgia: A cohort study of 499 patients
Both terazosin and baclofen effectively reduce pain in young men with chronic testicular pain, with no difference in their effectiveness.
research Herb lotions to regrow hair in patients with intractable alopecia areata
Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
research Potential efficiency of antioxidants to prevent pressure ulcers. A neglected hypothesis
Antioxidants might help prevent pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to find effective ones.
research Pharmacological and Phytochemical Updates on Citrullus colocynthis & Citrullus lanata
Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition that can be short-term or long-lasting and is often caused by stress, illness, or nutritional issues.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research Cutaneous drug reactions
Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
research Alopecia in three women of southeast asian descent with chronic renal failure: Possible association with erythropoietin use
Hair loss in three Southeast Asian women with kidney failure may be linked to their anemia treatment with erythropoietin.
research Management of Gout: Targeting Pain or Metabolic Control
Gout should be managed by lowering uric acid levels, not just treating pain.
research Real-world pharmacovigilance insights into drug-induced risk of alopecia
64 drugs can cause hair loss, needing better monitoring and updated labels.
research Trichological disorders in organ transplant recipients (OTRs): a literature review
Hair disorders in organ transplant patients are often underestimated and need more attention and research.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Impact of Chemotherapeutic Drug on People living with Cancer
Fasting may reduce chemotherapy side effects.
research Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions to Antibiotics: How Much is the Extent of the Problem?
Antibiotics often cause skin reactions, making them a major health concern.