research PCPT, MTOPS and the use of 5ARIs: a Canadian consensus regarding implications for clinical practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
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research Editor’s picks January 2021
PrEP doesn't increase STI risk in high-risk men, anti-androgen drugs may lower ICU admission for male COVID-19 patients, a 3-point injection is better for crow's feet, and the 'Geriatric-8' tool could help assess frailty in older skin cancer patients.
research Patterns of clinical response in patients with alopecia areata treated with ritlecitinib in the ALLEGRO clinical development programme
Ritlecitinib shows promise for treating alopecia areata, especially with early and extended treatment.
research Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A TriNetX Real-World Cohort Study
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower prostate cancer risk in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Reversible alopecia universalis secondary to PEG-interferon ??-2b and ribavirin combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
research Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: A TriNetX Real-World Cohort Study
Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower prostate cancer risk in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Efficacy and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Preprint)
Ritlecitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata without increasing adverse risks.
research TREATMENT OF HAIR LOSS
Early treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can effectively reverse hereditary hair loss.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitor therapy: Should physicians be concerned with persistent diminished libido, erectile dysfunction and depression in a subset of patients?
Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.
research Antiandrogen therapy for androgenetic alopecia
Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.
research Anti‐androgens may protect against severe COVID‐19 outcomes: results from a prospective cohort study of 77 hospitalized men
Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.
research Justified Suspicion: Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia in a Patient with Well-Controlled HIV
Syphilis can cause unexpected symptoms like hair loss in well-managed HIV patients, so doctors should stay alert.
research 5α‐Reductase inhibitors and prostatic disease
5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.
research Repurposing existing drugs for the treatment ofCOVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A review of pharmacological effects and mechanism of action
Metformin may help mild COVID-19 cases, while Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone are suggested for severe cases.
research Repurposing of Various Current Medicines as Radioprotective Agents
Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
research Fever, Maculopapular Rash and Severe Aphthous Stomatitis in a Renal Transplant Patient
The patient improved after antiviral treatment for a viral infection.
research Drugs and Androgenetic Alopecia: What to look out for
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
research Improving the treatment of bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria through drug repositioning
Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
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 Dermatological adverse reactions and therapeutic potential of semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide: Analysis of UK pharmacovigilance data and literature review
GLP-1 receptor agonists can help skin conditions but may cause hair loss and other skin issues.
research New oral anticoagulants and their reversal agents
New oral anticoagulants are safer and easier to use with new reversal agents for bleeding emergencies.
research Diagnostic criteria for enduring sexual dysfunction after treatment with antidepressants, finasteride and isotretinoin
The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
research Discovery of clinically approved drugs capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in vitro infection using a phenotypic screening strategy and network-analysis to predict their potential to treat covid-19
Four drugs were found that could potentially treat COVID-19 by inhibiting the virus in lab tests.
research NEW FORMULATIONS: Glatiramer acetate
Lifestyle changes are more effective than medication for managing PCOS-related risks.
research 5‐Alpha reductase inhibitors in androgenetic alopecia: Shifting paradigms, current concepts, comparative efficacy, and safety
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.
research Nanoliposomal Co-Delivery of AR-PROTAC and NFKBIZ siRNA for Synergistic Therapy of Androgenetic Alopecia
A new treatment using nanoliposomes can improve hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Patient satisfaction with hair regrowth in a study of ritlecitinib: a plain language summary
Patients were very satisfied with hair regrowth after taking ritlecitinib for alopecia areata.
research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another
Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.
research Effects of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors on lung function: A reason for discontinuation duringCOVID ‐19 pandemic?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
research Long-Term Efficacy of Ritlecitinib up to Month 24 From the ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 and Long-Term Phase 3 Clinical Studies in Alopecia Areata
Ritlecitinib is effective for long-term treatment of severe alopecia areata.