research Oral Testosterone in Oil: Pharmacokinetic Effects of 5 Reduction by Finasteride or Dutasteride and Food Intake in Men
Taking oral testosterone with finasteride or dutasteride doubles testosterone levels, and food slightly affects it.
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research Alopecia: unapproved treatments or indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
research Novel inhibitors of 5α-reductase
New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
research The Utility of Metformin Therapy in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles, induce ovulation, and improve pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS.
research Exposure of Xenopus laevis tadpoles to finasteride, an inhibitor of 5-α reductase activity, impairs spermatogenesis and alters hypophyseal feedback mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research How to Diagnose and Treat Medically Women with Excessive Hair
Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.
research A Review on Steroidal 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.
research In vivo penetration of bare and lipid-coated silica nanoparticles across the human stratum corneum
Lipid-coated silica nanoparticles penetrate human skin more deeply than bare silica nanoparticles.
research Top Ten List of Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
research Niosomes as Carrier in Dermal Drug Delivery
Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
research The concealed side of caspases: beyond a killer of cells
Caspases do more than kill cells; they also help in cell growth and disease, and targeting them could lead to new treatments.
research A Pilot Study of a Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract for Lung Cancer Chemoprevention
Grape seed extract may safely and effectively help prevent lung cancer.
research High Cadmium Levels in Cured Meat Products Marketed in Nigeria - Implications for Public Health
Cured meats in Nigeria have high cadmium levels, posing health risks.
research Compilation of a comprehensive gene panel for systematic assessment of genes that govern an individual’s drug responses
Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.
research Psychoactive drugs and skin
Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
research Low Intensity Ultrasound as an Antidote to Taxane/Paclitaxel-induced Cytotoxicity
Low intensity ultrasound may reduce side effects of chemotherapy drugs like paclitaxel.
research Preventive Effects of Monascus on Androgen-Related Diseases: Androgenetic Alopecia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and Prostate Cancer
Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
research Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Evidence-Based Psychopharmacological Treatments
Combining mood stabilizers with antipsychotics is more effective for treating children with bipolar disorder than using mood stabilizers alone.
research Alterations in transcriptome and antioxidant activity of naturally aged mice exposed to selenium-rich rice
Eating selenium-rich rice improved antioxidant activity and signs of aging in mice.
research Melatonin supplement induced the hair follicle development in offspring rex rabbits
Melatonin given to pregnant rabbits improved their babies' fur quality.
research Successive Release of Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinase-1 Through Graphene Oxide-Based Delivery System Can Promote Skin Regeneration
Graphene oxide helps deliver a skin healing agent over time, improving skin and hair follicle regeneration.
research A novel approach for follicular delivery of minoxidil for treatment of alopecia
Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
research Microemulsions as Carriers for Therapeutic Molecules
Microemulsions could improve how drugs are delivered and absorbed in the body.
research Controversies in off‐label prescriptions in dermatology: the perspective of the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Pharmacokinetics of Modified Slow-Release Oral Testosterone Over 9 Days in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
The new oral testosterone pill normalized testosterone levels and lowered SHBG in men with low testosterone.
research COVID‐19, androgens, and androgenic alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research The hydroxypropyl‐β‐cyclodextrin‐minoxidil inclusion complex improves the cardiovascular and proliferative adverse effects of minoxidil in male rats: Implications in the treatment of alopecia
A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
research Examination of Fluconazole-Induced Alopecia in an Animal Model and Human Cohort
Fluconazole can cause hair loss, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Hemorrhagic cystitis in allogeneic stem cell transplantation: a role for age and prostatic hyperplasia
Older age is the main risk factor for hemorrhagic cystitis after stem cell transplants.
research The Influence of Race and Sex on the Side Effect Profile of Methotrexate in the Treatment of Uveitis
Methotrexate side effects vary by race and sex.