research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications April–June 2021
Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Propecia® Use in Patients Receiving Hair Transplantation
Propecia is a top non-surgical treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with hair transplants.
research Comparative GC-MS Based In vitro Assays of 5α-Reductase Activity Using Rat Liver S9 Fraction
The S9 fraction with GC-IDMS is effective for measuring 5α-reductase activity.
research FDA declines approval of testosterone drug for third time
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
research Pharmacology of antiandrogens
Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.
research Electrochemical Determination of Minoxidil in Different Pharmaceutical Formulations by Flow Injection Analysis
Method accurately measures minoxidil concentration in medicines.
research Medical treatment methods, medical indication claims and patentability: A quest into the rationale of the exclusion and patentability in the context of the future of personalised medicine
Abolishing medical indication patents could hinder innovation in medicine.
research Evaluation of Risk-Minimization Activities for Cyproterone Acetate 2 mg/Ethinylestradiol 35 µg: A Cross-Sectional Physician Survey
Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.
research New spectrophotometric methods for the determination of Minoxidil
New, simple, and cost-effective methods can accurately measure Minoxidil in medicines.
research TOPICAL STEROIDS
Use mild topical steroids to avoid side effects, especially in children.
research Progress on the mechanism of natural products alleviating androgenetic alopecia
Natural products might be safe, effective, and affordable treatments for hair loss.
research EFECTO DE LA TESTOSTERONA, 4-HIDROXIANDROSTENDIONA Y FINASTERIDE SOBRE LA HEMOSTASIA EN UN MODELO DE ISQUEMIA/REPERFUSION CORONARIA EN RATA
Testosterone, 4-hydroxyandrostenedione, and finasteride affect blood clotting differently in stressed heart conditions.
research 44249 Financing Finasteride: Identifying Resources to Improve Access
GoodRx.com helps find the cheapest options for finasteride, a medication not often covered by insurance.
research Adverse Dermatologic Effects of Cardiovascular Drug Therapy: Part III
Cardiovascular drugs can cause various skin problems, so recognizing these reactions is important.
research The use of plants in hair and scalp preparations
Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
research Method development and estimation of minoxidil by gas chromatography
A new method using gas chromatography effectively measures minoxidil in drugs and biological samples.
research Bis-Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids Inhibit Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Vitro and In Vivo
Certain plant compounds can help prevent and treat a virus in pigs.
research Biocosmetics: technological advances and future outlook
Biocosmetics will grow by using natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging.
research Integrated chemometric fingerprints of antioxidant activities and HPLC–DAD–CL for assessing the quality of the processed roots of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Heshouwu)
The research identified 12 antioxidant compounds in Polygonum multiflorum roots, suggesting these as quality markers for the plant's processed roots.
research Retraction Note: The gastro protective effects of Cibotium barometz hair on ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in sprague-dawley rats
The article on the stomach-protecting effects of Cibotium barometz hair was retracted due to unreliable data.
research Pharmacological Activity of Cepharanthine
Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
research Contraceptive implants considered 'safe'
Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.
research Bald scalps and wrinkles
The conclusion is that proper communication about the realistic effects of hair loss and skin aging treatments can improve dermatologists' credibility.
research In-Depth Exploration of Chemical Constituents from Justicia procumbens L. Through UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry
132 compounds were found in Justicia procumbens L., including 77 new ones.
research LB1154 Rising antimicrobial resistance in chronic wounds
DACC-based dressings are more effective than silver-based ones for treating chronic wounds with antimicrobial resistance.
research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes
New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.
research The effect of St. John’s wort treatment on finasteride pharmacokinetics and identification of new phase I and phase II metabolites in humans
St. John’s wort changes how finasteride works in the body, possibly affecting its effectiveness.
research Putting it all together: How do primary care physicians interpret and use the results of prevention trials?
Primary care doctors rarely use cancer prevention drugs due to concerns about side effects, costs, and effectiveness.
research Novel 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Structure−Activity Studies, and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Phenoxybenzoylphenyl Acetic Acids
A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
research Use finasteride for hair loss in men only
Finasteride works for male hair loss only.