research Off Label Medication and Use of Unapproved Drugs
Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.
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research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Cyproterone acetate-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers: effect of particle size on skin penetration and follicular targeting
Smaller particles of the drug carrier penetrated skin better, with 300 nm size being best for targeting hair follicles.
research Formulation of Chitosan-Coated Brigatinib Nanospanlastics: Optimization, Characterization, Stability Assessment and In-Vitro Cytotoxicity Activity against H-1975 Cell Lines
The new Brigatinib nanocarrier is more effective against lung cancer cells than the free drug.
research Two years of SARS-CoV-2 infection (2019–2021): structural biology, vaccination, and current global situation
Continued vaccine and drug development is crucial due to new virus variants and regional infection spikes.
research Effective treatment of refractory alopecia areata in pediatric patients with oral abrocitinib
A new drug, abrocitinib, helped a child with severe hair loss regrow hair.
research Advancements in Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents as Multifunctional Transdermal Delivery Systems
TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
research Innovating alopecia treatment: nanostructured lipid carriers as advanced delivery platforms
Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve alopecia treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting hair growth.
research Structural insights into SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and its natural mutants found in Mexican population
Mutations in the spike protein affect drug binding and effectiveness.
research Trastuzumab Induced Chemobrain, Atorvastatin Rescued Chemobrain with Enhanced Anticancer Effect and without Hair Loss-Side Effect
Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
research Doxorubicin-induced hair loss in the Angora rabbit: a study of treatments to protect against the hair loss
Vitamin E in the diet might help protect against hair loss caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in rabbits.
research Simple and Selective HPLC-UV/Vis Bioanalytical Method to Determine Aluminum Phthalocyanine Chloride in Skin Permeation Studies
A new method accurately measures a drug in skin for cancer therapy research.
research Platelet-rich plasma as a potential antimicrobial agent against multidrug-resistant bacteria in diabetic foot infections
Platelet-rich plasma can temporarily inhibit some drug-resistant bacteria in diabetic foot infections.
research The Evolution of Emerging Nanovesicle Technologies for Enhanced Delivery of Molecules into and across the Skin
Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
research Multifunctional hydrogel based on oxidized sodium alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan delivers minoxidil loaded liposomes for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
research P.08: Development of dissolving microneedles containing finasteride with improved permeability and bioavailability.
Dissolving microneedles with finasteride improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
research Oral Presentations
The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.
research 26-SNP Panel Aids Guiding Androgenetic Alopecia Therapy and Provides Insight into Mechanisms of Action
Genetic profiling can improve androgenetic alopecia treatment by predicting drug response and minimizing side effects.
research Open and Closed Structure
The 3D hair follicle model improves understanding of hair growth and drug testing.
research Alleviation of Multidrug Resistance by Flavonoid and Non-Flavonoid Compounds in Breast, Lung, Colorectal and Prostate Cancer
Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
research Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs with N-Oxide Functionalities
N-oxides are important in medicine for improving drug properties and targeting.
research Reversal of Alopecia Universalis by Tofacitinib: A Case Report
Tofacitinib, an arthritis drug, helped hair growth in alopecia universalis but long-term safety needs more research.
research Noyes-Whitney Dissolution Model-Based pH-Sensitive Slow Release of Paclitaxel (Taxol) from Human Hair-Derived Keratin Microparticle Carriers
Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
research Severe scalp hair loss in a female patient with acromegaly treated with lanreotide autogel after unsuccessful surgery
A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
research Oral Mesotherapy: Might Be Considered as An Adjunctive Technique for the Different Surgical Procedures?
Mesotherapy might be a useful addition to dental surgery to reduce drug use and side effects, but more research is needed.
research Back cover
A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.
research Active pharmaceutical ingredient-ionic liquids assisted follicular co-delivery of ferulic acid and finasteride for enhancing targeted anti-alopecia
The new delivery system improves treatment for hair loss by enhancing drug absorption and effectiveness.
research Off-label Prescription and Challenges in Clinical Practice: An Abridged Review
The review suggests doctors should carefully weigh risks and benefits of off-label drug use, involve patients in decisions, and calls for better regulations and monitoring.
research Management of Older Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Receiving Sunitinib: A Hypothetical, Illustrative Case Scenario
Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.