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research Effect of finasteride and/or terazosin on serum PSA: Results of VA cooperative study #359
Finasteride reduces PSA levels, terazosin doesn't affect them, and tracking prostate cancer in patients taking finasteride could be difficult.
research Heptaminol-Induced Hair Depigmentation in a Hemodialysis Patient
Stopping heptaminol medication reversed hair color loss in a patient on dialysis.
research Safety, tolerability, and PK of topical calcitriol formulation for treatment of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) in patients receiving taxane-based regimen: Final results.
Topical calcitriol was safe and well-tolerated for potential hair loss prevention in chemotherapy patients.
research Human Hair Follicle Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-diol Metabolism: Effect of Exposure to a Coal Tar-Containing Shampoo
Coal tar shampoo increases enzyme activity in hair follicles, enhancing carcinogen binding to DNA.
research Pharmacokinetics of two different formulations of finasteride (topical and oral) in male volunteers with androgeneic alopecia
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
research Risks Associated with 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use: Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions Reported to EudraVigilance
5α-Reductase inhibitors, like finasteride, can cause serious, persistent side effects not always listed in official drug information.
research The state‐of‐the‐art in the management of androgenetic alopecia: A review of new therapies and treatment algorithms
New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
research Oral zinc sulphate in treatment of patients with thallium poisoning: A clinical therapeutic trial
Oral zinc sulphate is an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
research Preformulation studies of finasteride to design matrix systems for topical delivery
research Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of Finasteride Tablets in Healthy Subjects
The two finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent.
research Deucravacitinib, an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor, in patients with alopecia areata: efficacy and safety results of a phase II, multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial
Deucravacitinib did not significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research 5ARIs and PSA: Evidences
5ARIs lower PSA levels, but other tests are needed to avoid missing aggressive prostate cancer.
research Translation into Portuguese language (Brazil), transcultural adaptation and validation of the quality of life questionnaire in female pattern hair loss (WAA-QoL-BP)
Portuguese WAA-QoL questionnaire validated; FPHL severity, schooling, and phototypes affect patients' quality of life.
research Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology
Baricitinib is more effective than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
research Apremilast for extensive and treatment-resistant alopecia areata: a retrospective analysis of five patients
Apremilast showed mixed results for treating severe alopecia areata.
research PC-SPES Studies Promising, But Manufacturer Shuts Down
Promising cancer treatments were found, but the manufacturer closed.
research Table 1_Evaluation of the efficacy and treatment-emergent adverse events of deuruxolitinib for moderate to severe alopecia areata: a dose-ranging meta-analysis of 1,372 randomized patients.docx
Deuruxolitinib improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata but needs more safety research.
research Dutasteride intralesional microinjections in combination with oral minoxidil vs. oral minoxidil monotherapy in men with androgenetic alopecia: a retrospective analysis of 105 patients
Combining dutasteride injections with oral minoxidil may improve hair regrowth more than using oral minoxidil alone.
research Dual-phase release finasteride-loaded microspheres for androgenetic alopecia treatment: rapid intervention and sustained control of dihydrotestosterone
A new finasteride treatment may quickly and effectively promote hair regrowth.
research INIBIDORES DA JANUS QUINASE PARA O TRATAMENTO DA ALOPECIA AREATA
JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research A 2018 Approach to Combating Methotrexate Toxicity Folic Acid and Beyond.
New strategies like vitamin A and dextromethorphan can help reduce methotrexate side effects and improve patient adherence.
research Reply by the authors
Dutasteride may help prevent prostate cancer, but more research is needed.
research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson’s Disease Models
Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.
research RP-HPLC assay method for simultaneous estimation of tamsulosin hydrochloride and finasteride in pharmaceutical dosage form
A reliable method was developed to accurately measure tamsulosin hydrochloride and finasteride in tablets.
research Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial
Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Experience
Low-dose dutasteride effectively and safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Oral itraconazole for the treatment of giant tufted angioma with hair loss arising during pregnancy: A case report
Itraconazole effectively treated a woman's painful skin condition and hair loss.
research 5‐alpha‐reductase inhibitor treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia: an evidence‐based treatment update
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.