research Costunolide—A Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone with Diverse Therapeutic Potential
Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-diene or 4,6-diene 20-ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
research 695 Using MALDI-MSI analysis to study distribution of FOL-005, a potent, novel inhibitor of human hair growth, after subcutaneous injection in mice
FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
research Exosome Therapy from Hypoxia-treated Mesenchymal Stem Cells Reduces TNF-α and Increases VEGF Levels in Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia Model
Exosome therapy from treated stem cells may help reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth in alopecia.
research 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Inhibitors of 11β-HSD1 show potential for treating type 2 diabetes but require more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research Acute Bullous Dermatosis and Onycholysis due to High-Dose Methotrexate and Leucovorin Calcium
High-dose methotrexate can cause severe skin and nail issues.
research THE TREATMENT OF HIRSUTISM WITH A COMBINATION OF DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL OESTRADIOL
A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
research The exaptation of endocrine pharmacology
Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
research Symmetrical drug‐related intertriginous and flexural exanthema like eruption associated with COVID‐19 vaccination
A skin rash after the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was treated successfully with medication.
research P88 Real-world evidence on efficacy and safety of Janus Kinase inhibitors in the treatment of moderate to severe active Ulcerative Colitis
Janus Kinase inhibitors effectively induce remission in Ulcerative Colitis with an acceptable safety profile.
research Doxetaxel: new indication. Prostate cancer: a few more weeks.
Docetaxel slightly extends prostate cancer survival but has significant side effects and high cost.
research Inhibition of 5α‐Reduced Steroid Biosynthesis Impedes Acquisition of Ethanol Drinking in Male C57BL/6J Mice
Finasteride reduces alcohol consumption in mice by affecting brain chemicals.
research Pulmonary Hemodynamics in Systemic Hypertension
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure without worsening lung pressure but can cause increased hair growth.
research The Effect of the Aqueous Extract of Bidens Pilosa L. on Androgen Deficiency Dry Eye in Rats
Bidens pilosa L. extract effectively treats androgen deficiency dry eye in rats.
research Methotrexate for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
research Alternative synthesis of the anti-baldness compound RU58841
A new, less toxic and more efficient method to create the anti-baldness compound RU58841 was developed in 2014.
research Langzeitwirkung von Trilostan bei Hunden mit Cushing-Syndrom
Trilostane generally improved symptoms in dogs with Cushing's syndrome, but dosage adjustments were needed over time.
research Early and midterm outcome after off-pump and on-pump surgery in Beating Heart Against Cardioplegic Arrest Studies (BHACAS 1 and 2): a pooled analysis of two randomised controlled trials
Off-pump heart surgery reduces complications without affecting survival rates compared to on-pump surgery.
research Prodrugs of butyric acid from bench to bedside: Synthetic design, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications
New butyric acid prodrugs show promise for cancer treatment, anemia management, and protecting hair from chemotherapy damage.
research Nanopartículas de β-sitosterol associadas à laserterapia no tratamento de alopecia androgenética
Combining β-sitosterol nanoparticles with laser therapy may effectively stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Pharma maker recalls drug over undeclared anti-hypertensive drug
A medicine company has recalled a drug because it contained an unlisted blood pressure medication.
research Evaluation of melatonin and bromocryptine administration in Spanish goats
Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
research Systemic Absorption and Pharmacokinetics of Five Novel Topical Dermatologic Agents: A Review
These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
research Finasteride: a steroid-unsparing drug?
Adequate steroid treatment needed to limit bone loss in PMR patients.
research Mechanisms responsible for progesterone's protection against lordosis-inhibiting effects of restraint II. Role of progesterone metabolites
Allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite, helps reduce restraint effects on behavior.
research Synergistic treatment of androgenetic alopecia with follicular co-delivery of minoxidil and cedrol in metal-organic frameworks stabilized by covalently cross-linked cyclodextrins
A new hair loss treatment combining minoxidil and cedrol improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
research Allopregnanolone promotes proliferation and differential gene expression in human glioblastoma cells
Allopregnanolone increases growth and changes gene activity in human brain cancer cells.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research The role of dexamethasone in mediating the contradictory effects of Wnt antagonists SFRP2 and SFRP3 on human hair follicle growth
Dexamethasone affects hair growth by altering levels of proteins that either promote or inhibit hair follicle growth.
research Adverse Systemic Reaction to Dinitrochlorobenzene
A man had bad reactions to a hair loss treatment called DNCB.