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August 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that urine metabolites M1b or M4 are the best indicators of ATD use in horses, with detection possible up to 77 hours in urine and 28 hours in blood.
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
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April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly reduce urinary symptoms and may lower surgery and acute retention risks in men.
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July 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata, especially in males.
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November 1980 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” Fenoterol treatment causes increased hair growth due to higher metabolism in hair follicles, not hormones.
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December 2013 in “Cancer research” Enobosarm may effectively treat androgen receptor-positive breast cancer with fewer side effects.
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May 2008 in “Neuroscience” Finasteride given to baby rats causes anxiety-like behavior and worsens learning from punishment in adult rats.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” A new method to make finasteride for hair loss treatment was developed.
MTX and GC combinations are the most effective for early rheumatoid arthritis.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development” Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
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June 2012 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.
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January 2001 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.