research The use of oral pioglitazone in the treatment of lichen planopilaris
Pioglitazone may help treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch 265 Modulation of disease-central cytokine pathways with TAK-279, a highly selective oral tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, defines clinical response in patients with psoriasis
TAK-279 effectively reduces psoriasis symptoms and is safe.
research Lifestyle drugs: concept and impact on society
Lifestyle drugs are mainly used by wealthy people in India but could spread to others, affecting society and youth.
research Dutasteride reduces alcohol’s sedative effects in men in a human laboratory setting and reduces drinking in the natural environment
Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
research Epigenetic Effects of Finasteride on Dopaminergic Signaling Pathways: A potential contributor to Post-Finasteride Syndrome
Finasteride may cause changes in dopamine-related genes, possibly leading to post-finasteride syndrome.
research 132 Long-Term Testosterone Treatment Leads to Sustained Weight Loss in Hypogonadal Men - Results from a Propensity-matched Subgroup of a Controlled Registry Study
Long-term testosterone treatment helps men with low testosterone levels lose weight.
research Improvement in Measures of Quality of Life and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata Achieving Sustained Scalp Hair Regrowth with Baricitinib
Baricitinib improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients with hair regrowth.
research Selection of Anti-Depressants in Geriatric Dermatoses- A Questionnaire Study of Dermatologists in Western Rajasthan, India
Most dermatologists in Western Rajasthan prefer the anti-depressant Doxepin for elderly skin conditions and often refer patients to a psychiatrist.
research Real-world study of adverse events associated with gepant use in migraine treatment based on the VigiAccess and U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s adverse event reporting system databases
Rimegepant causes more nausea and skin issues, while ubrogepant causes more muscle issues; personalized treatment is important.
research [P2.42]: Neonatal finasteride administration disrupts prepulse inhibition in adulthood
research Efficacy and safety of spironolactone versus bicalutamide in female pattern hair loss: A retrospective comparative study
Bicalutamide is more effective and safer than spironolactone for treating female hair loss.
research Preparation of finasteride by selective dehydrogenation using IBX
The method produces finasteride with a 92% yield.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Comparison of the efficacy and safety of using 0.01% versus 0.03% bimatoprost for the treatment of eyebrow hypotrichosis: A randomized, double‐blind, split‐face, comparative study
Both 0.01% and 0.03% bimatoprost safely improve eyebrow fullness, with a patient preference for the 0.03% concentration.
research The prostamide‐related glaucoma therapy, bimatoprost, offers a novel approach for treating scalp alopecias
Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.
research Estimating the risk of irreversible post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) due to serotonergic antidepressants
Serotonergic antidepressants can significantly increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and have a small risk of causing irreversible sexual dysfunction.
research The Browning of White Adipose Tissue: Some Burning Issues
Turning white fat into brown-like fat could help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.
research Progesterone Pretreatment Enhances Serotonin-Stimulated BDNF Gene Expression in Rat C6 Glioma Cells Through Production of 5α-Reduced Neurosteroids
research LOSS OF HAIR FOLLOWING PROPYLTHIOURACIL THERAPY
Propylthiouracil treatment can cause hair loss.
research A comparison between flutamide and finasteride plus flutamide combination in the treatment of hirsutism
Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.
research The Flavonol Quercitrin Hinders GSK3 Activity and Potentiates the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Quercitrin may help treat Alzheimer's by boosting brain cell signaling without causing tumors.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Effects of a Polyphenol-Rich Fruit Extract Combined with Biotin on Wrinkle Morphology, Skin Surface Roughness, and Hair Shedding
The supplement may reduce hair shedding but needs more research for skin benefits.
research GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Beyond Their Pancreatic Effects
GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
research Inhibition of progesterone metabolism mimics the effect of progesterone withdrawal on forced swim test immobility
Blocking progesterone metabolism can cause depression-like behavior in mice.
research Tales of bugs, delusions of parasitosis, and what to do
Escitalopram might effectively treat delusions of parasitosis and possibly Morgellons disease, with psychological factors being important to consider.
research Progesterone Promotes Anti-Anxiety/Depressant-like Behavior and Trophic Actions of BDNF in the Hippocampus of Female Nuclear Progesterone Receptor, but Not 5α-Reductase, Knockout Mice
Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
research Bioavailability File: Bicalutamide
Bicalutamide effectively treats prostate cancer but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
research EFFECTS OF FESOTERODINE, A NOVEL ANTIMUSCARINIC, ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH AN α-RECEPTOR BLOCKER, DOXAZOSIN, ON BLADDER FUNCTION IN OBSTRUCTED RATS
Combination therapy with fesoterodine and doxazosin improves bladder function and delays BPH progression.
research TERAPINĖS BOTULINO NEUROTOKSINO A PANAUDOJIMO GALIMYBĖS
Botulinum neurotoxin A is effective and safe for treating various conditions, but more clinical trials are needed to fully assess its benefits and risks.