research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
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research Baricitinib for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.
research Chemistry of Cosmetics
Natural ingredients are seen as safe and effective in cosmetics, and plant tissue culture is becoming key for ingredient supply.
research Management of adverse events and other practical considerations in patients receiving capecitabine (Xeloda®)
Capecitabine is as effective as intravenous treatments with fewer side effects, but requires careful management of Hand-foot syndrome and patient education.
research Rational Design and Synthesis of 4-((1R,2R)-2-Hydroxycyclohexyl)-2(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile (PF-998425), a Novel, Nonsteroidal Androgen Receptor Antagonist Devoid of Phototoxicity for Dermatological Indications
PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
research Psychiatric and sexual dysfunction warnings strengthened for finasteride and dutasteride
Finasteride and dutasteride now have stronger warnings for psychiatric and sexual side effects.
research Discussion of “A hybrid phase I‐II/III clinical trial design allowing dose re‐optimization in phase III” by Andrew G. Chapple and Peter F. Thall
The new clinical trial design is promising but needs real-world trials to test its effectiveness and possible enhancements.
research Preclinical and Clinical Development of a Penetration Enhancer SEPA 0009
SEPA 0009 is a promising and safe skin penetration enhancer for topical use.
research Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles
Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
research A review of acitretin, a systemic retinoid for the treatment of psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.
research Finasteride use during pregnancy and early neonatal outcome: a case report
Baby born healthy despite mom taking finasteride, but more research needed.
research Repurposing Metformin for Dermatological Use: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Clinical Perspectives
Metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions, but more research is needed.
research Use of Castor Oil in Dermatology: A Narrative Review
Castor oil may improve hair and skin health with minimal side effects.
research Hybrid hair follicle stem cell extracellular vesicles co-delivering finasteride and gold nanoparticles for androgenetic alopecia treatment
A new treatment using hybrid vesicles with gold nanoparticles and finasteride significantly improves hair regrowth for androgenetic alopecia.
research Sunscreen: Cosmetic or medical therapy?
The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.
research Efficacy of Azadirachta indica and Zingiber officinale on Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovarian Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Neem and Zanjabeel are as effective as standard drugs for treating hirsutism in PCOD patients.
research What do we know about 5-alpha reductase inhibitors?
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride are effective for treating enlarged prostate and male pattern hair loss.
research Follicular delivery of spironolactone via nanostructured lipid carriers for management of alopecia
Nanostructured lipid carriers can effectively deliver spironolactone to hair follicles for treating hair loss.
research Risk of muscular adverse effects with finasteride
Finasteride may cause serious muscle-related side effects.
research ENHANCEMENT OF FOLLICULAR DELIVERY OF FINASTERIDE IN NIOSOMALAND PRONIOSOMAL GEL FORM FOR TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
research Pregnancy Outcomes with Paternal Exposure to Finasteride, a Synthetic 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor: A Case Series
Babies were mostly born healthy from fathers who took finasteride, but some pregnancies ended early; more research is needed.
research “Acute Pancreatitis Following Finasteride Toxicity: A Rare Case Report"
Finasteride overdose can cause acute pancreatitis.
research Review: Adding α1-blockers to 5α-reductase inhibitors improves lower urinary tract symptoms in men
Combining α1-blockers with 5α-reductase inhibitors improves urinary symptoms in men.
research Can we teach old drugs new tricks?—Repurposing of neuropharmacological drugs for inflammatory skin diseases
Old neuropharmacological drugs might be effective for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research A regulatory perspective on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modelling
The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
research An observational retrospective evaluation of 79 young men with long-term adverse effects after use of finasteride against androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.
research Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies
Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
research Development of Provesicular Nanodelivery System of Curcumin as a Safe and Effective Antiviral Agent: Statistical Optimization, In Vitro Characterization, and Antiviral Effectiveness
A new delivery system makes Curcumin more effective and safer against viruses.
research Arsenic Trioxide as Effective Therapy for Relapsed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.
research Spanlastic Nano-Vesicles: A Novel Approach to Improve the Dissolution, Bioavailability, and Pharmacokinetic Behavior of Famotidine
Spanlastic nano-vesicles improve famotidine's effectiveness and absorption.