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Off-label drug use can be risky and requires careful consideration to ensure patient safety.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Breaking the “rule-of-five” to access Bridged Bicyclic Heteroaromatic Bioisosteres
A new method creates valuable compounds for drug discovery by breaking traditional chemical rules.
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 Long-acting microneedle formulations
Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
research The endoscopic surgical monitoring system-guided impact factors exploring of blood loss and fluid absorption during plasmakinetic TURP: a prospective study in high-risk BPH patients
Larger prostate size, longer surgery, and smoking increase risks, while finasteride and experienced surgeons reduce them during prostate surgery.
research Application of Non-Pharmacologic Therapy in Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth
Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
research Effects of the use of finasteride on prostate volume and serum PSA in young patients
Finasteride reduces prostate size and PSA levels in young men with hair loss.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Persistent sexual side effects of finasteride for male pattern hair loss.
Finasteride, a hair loss drug, can cause long-lasting sexual side effects like low libido and erectile dysfunction.
research Microneedles-A new paradigm in transdermal delivery of therapeutic agents
Microneedles offer a painless, effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
research Liposomes in cosmeceutics
Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
research Systematically optimized coenzyme q10-loaded novel proniosomal formulation for treatment of photo-induced aging in mice: characterization, biocompatibility studies, biochemical estimations and anti-aging evaluation
The new CoQ10 gel protects mouse skin better against aging from UV light than the old gel.
research A Comprehensive Review of Microneedles: Types, Materials, Processes, Characterizations and Applications
Microneedles are effective for drug delivery, vaccinations, fluid extraction, and treating hair loss, with advancements in manufacturing like 3D printing.
research Effects of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride on Serum Levels of Gonadal, Adrenal, and Hypophyseal Hormones and its Clinical Significance: A Prospective Clinical Study
Finasteride reduces hair loss and treats BPH without major hormone changes, but may cause sexual dysfunction.
research Mucocutaneous side effects of antineoplastic chemotherapy
Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
research Update on Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Diseases in Small Animals
New drugs are improving treatment for hormone-related diseases in small pets.
research Tailoring Risperidone-Loaded Glycethosomal In Situ Gels Using Box–Behnken Design for Treatment of Schizophrenia-Induced Rats via Intranasal Route
The new nasal gel for schizophrenia improved drug absorption and brain effects in rats.
research Pharmacological Mobilization of Endogenous Bone Marrow Stem Cells Promotes Liver Regeneration after Extensive Liver Resection in Rats
Using a drug to activate bone marrow stem cells can help the liver regenerate and function better after major surgery in rats.
research Study of the biological function and penetration pathways of the mouse epidermal growth factor ethosomal delivery system
The ethosomal delivery system improves topical drug delivery and promotes hair growth.
research Effective holistic characterization of small molecule effects using heterogeneous biological networks
Integrating biological networks improves drug repurposing and ADR prediction.
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 In vivo evaluation of the efficacy, toxicity and biodistribution of PLGA-DMSA nanoparticles loaded with itraconazole for treatment of paracoccidioidomycosis
Itraconazole-loaded nanoparticles are more effective and less toxic for treating fungal infections than conventional oral itraconazole.
research Techniques for the discovery and evaluation of drugs against alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
research pH-Responsive Nanogels from Bioinspired Comb-like Polymers with Hydrophobic Grafts for Effective Oral Delivery
Nanogels with hydrophobic modifications improve oral drug delivery for intestinal disease treatment.
research Minoxidil restores thymic growth in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome by limiting Sox9+ chondrocyte expansion
Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
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 Advancements in Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Solvents as Multifunctional Transdermal Delivery Systems
TheDES improve drug delivery through the skin but need more safety checks.
research Spherical Skin Model: Stratified Co‐Culture of Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes on Spherical Beads Toward Compound Screening
The Spherical Skin Model improves drug and cosmetic testing by accurately mimicking human skin for efficient compound screening.
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Anti-IL17A therapy reduced venous leg ulcer size by 64% without major side effects.