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December 1970 in “European journal of endocrinology” Reversed sequential therapy with cyproterone acetate was effective for treating women with hirsutism and related conditions.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new compound was created in 2010 that can control oil production when applied to the skin, and its effects are completely reversible after two weeks.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Cubosomal gels enhance skin absorption of cetirizine better than niosomal gels.
Cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhea in women, but was less effective for hair loss and excessive hair growth.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Benzoyl peroxide and adapalene gels work differently to reduce acne in mice.
January 2018 in “ScholarWorks @UVM (University of Vermont)” Selenium in proteins helps prevent over-oxidation and supports chemical reversibility.
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
January 2026 in “New Journal of Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles improve hair loss treatment by enhancing delivery and reducing irritation.
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April 2012 in “Seminars in Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
June 2026 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” Bedaquiline, Telmisartan, Diosmin, Azelastine, and Adapalene may be effective treatments for onchocerciasis.
Baricitinib is more effective than methotrexate for severe alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “PROTEOMICS” Drug repositioning is a promising way to quickly develop new treatments, especially for rare diseases.
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May 2003 in “Mini-reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued ritlecitinib treatment helps sustain hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” New gels using cellulose nanocrystals effectively deliver minoxidil to hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth.
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
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August 2018 in “Psychiatry research” Estazolam reduces anxiety-like behavior in PTSD by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Devon Rex cats with skin issues were successfully treated with antifungal medication.
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July 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with bullous pemphigoid had an allergic reaction to azathioprine, but got better with alternative treatments.
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August 2011 in “Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle” Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
January 2022 in “Drug Delivery” The aloe ferox gel with finasteride and oregano oil may effectively treat alopecia.