research Androgenetic alopecia – Current status
The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.
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research The inflammatory component of androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
research Telogen effluvium: a review
Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
research A comprehensive review of platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of dermatologic disorders
Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.
research Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements Advertised on Instagram: A Survey of Selected Posts (Preprint)
Instagram ads for skin, hair, and nail supplements often make broad health claims without clear ingredient information, and are not FDA-regulated.
research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
research Lavenders, Their Phytochemical Properties, and Their Uses for Medical and Cosmetic Purposes
Lavender is widely used for its calming effects and in beauty products, but its medical effectiveness is not fully proven and not FDA-approved.
research Exosomes and Hair Restoration
Exosomes, tiny cell-released particles, may help hair growth, but their exact role is unclear, they're not FDA-approved, and their unregulated use can cause side effects.
research Teriflunomide: A Once-daily Oral Medication for the Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.
research Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS ) With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research Dermatologic adverse events in EGFR-TKIs: A real-world analysis.
EGFR-TKIs can cause unexpected skin, nail, and hair issues.
research Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs Not Tied to Suicidality, Studies Show
Weight-loss drugs are not linked to suicidal thoughts.
research PD49-02 MEDICATIONS MOST COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: EVALUATION OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL PHARMACOVIGILANCE DATABASE
Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
research Photodepilation
Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
research US Food and Drug Administration Warning Regarding Finasteride and Suicidal Ideation: What Should Urologists Know?
Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.
research Digoxin-induced anemia among patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure: clinical data analysis and drug-gene interaction network
Digoxin is linked to a higher risk of anemia in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
research Drugs linked to blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and chalazion: a real-world, population-based pharmacovigilance analysis
Certain drugs can cause eyelid inflammation, so doctors should monitor and educate patients on eyelid care.
research High-throughput screening of small molecule Wnt/β-catenin activators for hair and nail growth
Certain compounds can boost hair and nail growth.
research Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
research High-Throughput Screening for Discovering Small Molecules Capable of Increasing the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway to Promote Hair and Nail Growth
Aminoacridine and Minoxidil together show promise for better hair and nail growth.
research The Risks and Benefits of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors for Prostate-Cancer Prevention
5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.
research Selenium Toxicity: A Case of Selenosis Caused by a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from supplements can be harmful.
research Ingestion of a dietary supplement resulting in selenium toxicity
Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
research Deoxycholic acid in the submental fat reduction: A review of properties, adverse effects, and complications
Deoxycholic acid is effective for reducing chin fat but can cause side effects and serious complications, so careful patient evaluation is needed.
research Risk Analysis of Lurasidone in Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Depression
Lurasidone is effective for bipolar depression and schizophrenia, but more safety data is needed.
research Advancements in Drug Repurposing: Examples in Psychiatric Medications
Old psychiatric drugs are increasingly being used for new purposes, and technologies like SmartCube® help create new drugs.
research Alopecia Areata in Skin of Color Patients: New Considerations Sparked by the Approval of Baricitinib
The paper concludes that the new medication baricitinib needs further testing in a more diverse group of patients with alopecia areata.
research Spectrum and signals of medication-associated cognitive disorder: a comprehensive disproportionality analysis with cross-database validation
Many medications may be linked to cognitive disorders, but most lack warnings on labels.
research Adverse events of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitor methimazole in the treatment of hyperthyroidism: a comprehensive analysis from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2025
Methimazole for hyperthyroidism has known and new side effects needing more study for safety.
research The Role of Patient‐ and Drug‐Related Factors in Oral Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: Analyses of Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System
Oral minoxidil rarely causes pericardial effusion, especially at low doses.