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research Bioactive Small Molecule Enhances Skin Burn Wound Healing and Hair Follicle Regeneration by Activating PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway: A Preclinical Evaluation in Animal Model
Shikonin, a small molecule, speeds up burn wound healing and hair growth by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway.
research Determination of Finasteride and Its Pharmacokinetics in Human Plasma by HPLC
Two finasteride preparations are bioequivalent.
research Design of Nanocrystalline Suspension of Dutasteride for Intramuscular Prolonged Delivery
The nanocrystalline suspension effectively delivers dutasteride over time with minimal inflammation.
research Response of Drs. J. E. Pope and E. H. Makela to the Article “Depression Circumstantially Related to the Administration of Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia” (J Dermatol, 29, 665-669, 2002): Reply from the Authors of the Questioned Paper
Authors defend finasteride-depression link, suggest detailed medical history, and call for more investigation.
research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of a Multi-Targeted Cosmetic Formulation Containing PYGL, DP2, and 15-PGDH Inhibitors Developed Using AI-Based DeepZema® in Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week Randomized Controlled Trial
The formulation significantly increased hair density and thickness safely in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Evaluation of the efficacy of a food supplement on subjects with acute telogen effluvium
The food supplement may help reduce hair shedding and improve hair growth.
research Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp Associated With Dupilumab: A Paradoxical Neutrophilic Reaction
Dupilumab can cause unexpected scalp issues, so early symptom recognition is important to avoid hair loss.
research Acrodermatitis continua resistant to etanercept: Therapeutic challenge and Unfortunate outcome
A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.
research Decision letter for "Repeated finasteride administration promotes synaptic plasticity and produces antidepressant‐ and anxiolytic‐like effects in female rats"
research Decision letter for "Repeated finasteride administration promotes synaptic plasticity and produces antidepressant‐ and anxiolytic‐like effects in female rats"
research Change in Hair Cycle and Hair Length in Nude Mice by Administration of Deuterium Oxide
Deuterium oxide extends the hair cycle duration in mice without changing hair structure.
research SnapshotDx Quiz: May 2020
BIVV009 is a safe treatment for bullous pemphigoid that reduces C3 deposition without harmful side effects.
research Acne fulminans: explosive systemic form of acne
Taking finasteride daily can effectively and safely increase hair density and thickness for women with hair loss.
research Warfarin: almost 60 years old and still causing problems
Warfarin is effective but risky, requiring careful monitoring to prevent bleeding.
research Time Perspective as a Mediator of Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Helping PCOS patients focus on hope and control can reduce depression.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement in Female Androgenic Alopecia
The nutritional supplement Pilopeptan® WOMAN improved hair growth and thickness in women with hair loss.
research Tuning Scaffold Properties of New 1,4-Substituted Pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline Derivatives Endowed with Anticancer Potential, New Biological and In Silico Insights
Compound 7p shows strong potential as an anticancer agent.
research Efficacy and Safety of SER120 Nasal Spray in Patients with Nocturia: Pooled Analysis of 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trials
SER120 nasal spray effectively reduces nighttime urination and is safe for patients.
research Wanita 28 Tahun dengan Hyperprolactinemia dan Hubungan terhadap Policystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating hyperprolactinemia can help manage PCOS symptoms.
research Synergistic Potential of Ecklonia cava and Oral Contraceptives inManaging Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical and BiochemicalEvaluation
Ecklonia cava improves the effectiveness of Diane-35 in managing PCOS symptoms.
research Systems pharmacology identifies dermal papilla–specific transcriptomic reversal of androgenetic alopecia by lithium–zinc pathway convergence
Lithium and zinc together can reverse hair loss by targeting specific cells.
research PRP therapy in chronic diffuse alopecia areata – A case report
PRP therapy significantly improved hair growth in a girl with chronic alopecia areata.
research Tackling Adverse Effects
research An out-of-lab trial: a case example for the effect of intensive exercise on rhythms of human clock gene expression
Intense exercise at night can delay the body's internal clock gene expression by 2 to 4 hours.
research “Acute Pancreatitis Following Finasteride Toxicity: A Rare Case Report"
Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
research 468 Use of calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies in patients with rosacea: An exploratory, comparative case series
CGRP MAbs treatment for migraines may also improve rosacea symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research A Comparative Study of Diane‐35 plus Spironolactone and Diane ‐35 Plus Finasteride in Cases of Hirsutism and Acne
Both Diane 35 combinations effectively and safely reduce hirsutism and acne, with potential for better results if treatment extends beyond 12 months.
research High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of the enantiomers of the benzoquinolinone LY 191704, a human type 1 5α-reductase inhibitor, in plasma
Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.
research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes
A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.