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October 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Spironolactone reduces pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” Dutasteride may help reduce brain inflammation and improve cognition.
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December 1998 in “PubMed” Surgery on a 68-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor led to reduced hirsutism and normal testosterone levels.
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October 2012 in “PubMed” Triamcinolone regrows hair better but relapses more than anthralin.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” Scientists made a carbon-14 labeled version of a drug with a 48% yield and over 99% purity.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.