research Getting under the skin: what is the potential of the transfollicular route in drug delivery?
The transfollicular route shows promise for noninvasive, targeted drug delivery but needs more research.
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research Structure optimization of tetrahydropyridoindole-based aldose reductase inhibitors improved their efficacy and selectivity
Optimizing the structure of a specific compound greatly improved its effectiveness and precision for treating diabetic complications.
research Metabolite screening of aromatic amine hair dyes usingin vitrohepatic models
The tested hair dye ingredients do not form harmful oxidized metabolites in the liver.
research Virtual Screening for the Discovery of Microbiome β-Glucuronidase Inhibitors to Alleviate Cancer Drug Toxicity
New inhibitors may reduce gut toxicity from cancer drugs.
research Optimization of finasteride nano-emulsion preparation by using chemometrics approaches (and/or Box-Behnken design and regresion model)
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Penetration of Drugs Through Human Scalp Skin and Comparison of Penetration Between Scalp and Abdominal Skins In Vitro
Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.
research Dermatologic research techniques
Various techniques help study skin conditions and test drug effects.
research LabeledIn: Cataloging labeled indications for human drugs
Researchers created LabeledIn, a detailed list of drug uses, showing the importance of human input in making such lists.
research Kinetics and Equilibrium of Solute Diffusion into Human Hair
Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
research The Role of Paracellular Transport in the Intestinal Absorption and Biopharmaceutical Characterization of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
research Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in hair: facilitating accurate diagnosis of adrenal-related endocrine disorders
Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
research Drug-induced hair colour changes
Some medications can cause rare hair color changes, and reporting these side effects is important for patient quality of life.
research Stability Indicating Method Development and Validation of Finasteride by High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography Studies
New method effectively analyzes finasteride and its stability.
research Rapid Screening of Anticoagulation Compounds for Biological Target-Associated Adverse Effects Using a Deep-Learning Framework in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
The framework helps predict adverse effects of blood thinners, improving drug selection for atrial fibrillation.
research Potentiometric determination of Minoxidil in topical use pharmaceutical samples
Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Sensitive Quantitative In Vivo Assay for Evaluating the Effects of Biomolecules on Hair Growth and Coloring Using Direct Microinjections into Mouse Whisker Follicles
The new "whisker follicle microinjection assay" can test how different biomolecules affect hair growth and color.
research FEA-guided co-design of bubble microneedles: controlled tip separation for rapid transdermal and sublingual delivery
Bubble microneedles deliver drugs quickly and effectively through the skin and mouth.
research RAPID ANALYSIS OF FINASTERIDE IN BULK AND FORMULATIONS BY RP-HPLC-PDA METHOD
New method accurately measures finasteride in tablets and bulk.
research Repositioning Old Drugs for New Battles: The Expanding Role of Drug Repurposing in Cancer, Inflammation, and Metabolic Disease.
Drug repurposing can create safer, cheaper treatments by finding new uses for existing drugs.
research A Gender Hypothesis of sex disparities in adverse drug events
Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.
research Improving the treatment of bacterial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria through drug repositioning
Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
research Lifestyle Drugs
The article concludes that a balance is needed between individual healthcare needs and societal resources when it comes to lifestyle drugs, with a call for compassionate policy application.
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research Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of 4-Amino-2H-benzo[h]chromen-2-one (ABO) analogs containing the piperazine moiety
Analog 23 is a promising compound for prostate cancer treatment.
research The Androgen Receptor and Its Use in Biological Assays: Looking Toward Effect-Based Testing and Its Applications
Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.
research Liquid chromatographic-mass spectrometric method for determination of drug content uniformity of two commonly used dermatology medications in a split-tablet dosage form
Splitting non-scored tablets can lead to uneven drug distribution, posing risks.
research Development of a Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry-Based Inhibition Assay for the Screening of Steroid 5-α Reductase in Human and Fish Cell Lines
A new method was created to test the effectiveness of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, in human and fish cells. The results showed fish cells are more sensitive to these treatments, and dutasteride works better than finasteride in all tested cells.
research Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for doping control of 5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride
New tests detect finasteride and dutasteride in urine quickly and easily.
research Social Interest Data as a Proxy for Off-Label Performance-Enhancing Drug Use: Implications and Clinical Considerations
Clinicians should use social and prescription data to track trends in performance-enhancing drug use.
research High-performance liquid chromatography–diode array and electrospray-mass spectrometry analysis of non-allowed substances in cosmetic products for preventing hair loss and other hormone-dependent skin diseases
The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.