research Dermatological medications and local therapeutics
Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
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research Therapeutic Potential of Carnosic Acid in Alopecia: A Mechanistic Perspective.
Carnosic acid from rosemary and sage may be a promising natural treatment for hair loss.
research Polymeric micelle mediated follicular delivery of spironolactone: Targeting the mineralocorticoid receptor to prevent glucocorticoid-induced activation and delayed cutaneous wound healing
Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
research Minoxidil
research Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
research A Comparative Study of Oral Cyclosporine and Betamethasone Minipulse Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
research Finasteride/hypericum interaction
research In vivo microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (tacalcitol) following topical application to normal rats and in vitro metabolism in human keratinocytes
Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
research Phosphodiesterase inhibitors used in androgenic alopecia as a possible risk factor for testicular tumor
research Experimental Evaluation of 3-meta-Pyridine-1,2,4-Oxadiazole Derivative of Deoxycholic Acid as a Prototype of 5-α-Reductase Inhibitors in In Silico and In Vivo Models
The new compound may be a safer alternative to finasteride for prostate protection.
research Effectiveness of Finasteride in comparison to Clindamycin Solutions on Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
research Chronic Toxicity Studies of the Potential Cancer Preventive 2-(Difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine
Lower dosages of 2-(difluoromethyl)-dl-ornithine might reduce side effects, supporting further research.
research Antiviral drugs prolong survival in murine recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Antiviral drugs, especially daclatasvir, may be a new treatment for a rare skin disease, improving survival and reducing symptoms in mice.
research Effects of calcitriol combined with metformin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and its influence on serum monocyte chemotactic factor -1
Calcitriol and metformin together are more effective for treating PCOS and lowering MCP-1 than metformin alone.
research Nanocarriers for optimizing the balance between interfollicular permeation and follicular uptake of topically applied clobetasol to minimize adverse effects
Nanocapsules can improve clobetasol delivery to hair follicles, reducing side effects.
research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Loss in Women
research Comparison of two contraceptive pills containing drospirenone and 20 μg or 30 μg ethinyl estradiol for polycystic ovary syndrome
Both contraceptive pill doses effectively reduced androgen levels in women with PCOS.
research The novel drug CS-891 inhibits 5alpha-reductase activity in freshly isolated dermal papilla of human hair follicles.
CS-891 may effectively treat hair loss by blocking enzymes in hair follicles.
research Cyclosporin inhibits the apoptosis and effects the mRNA expressions of selected growth factors in cultured mouse hair follicles
Cyclosporin promotes hair growth by boosting cell growth and reducing cell death.
research Efficacy and safety of anthralin in combination with diphenylcyclopropenone in the treatment of alopecia areata: a retrospective case series
Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
research Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-diene or 4,6-diene 20-ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
research MECHANISM OF ACTION OF AVICENNIA MARINA HEARTWOOD EXTRACT AND AVICEQUINONE C ON HUMAN DERMAL PAPILLA CELLS ISOLATED FROM ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA PATIENTS
Avicennia Marina extract and avicequinone C can reduce hair loss hormone production and increase hair growth factors, suggesting they could be used to treat androgenic alopecia.
research 503 Use of low-dose spironolactone in female pattern hair loss in a specialty alopecia clinic
Low-dose spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with mild side effects.
research Anti-Alopecia Activity of Coumarin Derivatives Isolated from Merremia peltata Leaves and Computational Study of Their Binding to Androgen Receptors Using Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulation
Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
research A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome whose entire digestive tracts was examined endoscopically
Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.
research Efficacy of Low-Dose Spironolactone for Hair Loss in Women.
Low-dose spironolactone can be effective for treating hair loss in women.
research Improvement of Recalcitrant Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp After a Trial of Upadacitinib
Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
research Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Spironolactone may help improve symptoms and tear quality in dry eye disease.
research Clin-Alert
In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
research The potential of Cyperus rotundus L. as a natural hair removal agent: A review of traditional and modern applications
Cyperus rotundus L. can naturally reduce hair growth effectively with minimal side effects.