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research Gefitinib: an adverse effects profile
Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
research NEW PROPRIETARY BRANDS: Gabapentin
Lifestyle changes are more effective than metformin for reducing type 2 diabetes risk.
research Digital influencers and the spread of irrational drug use
Social media influencers often promote self-medication, which can be dangerous without professional guidance.
research Suspected adverse reactions to medications and food supplements containing Serenoa repens: A worldwide analysis of pharmacovigilance and phytovigilance spontaneous reports
Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
research Dr Reddy's Laboratories has announced the launch of its finasteride and simvastatin tablets,
research Drug Discovery Today: Therapeutic Strategies - 2006 Editorial
The 2006 editorial concluded that immunotherapy was advancing with new drugs, focusing on specific biological therapies and convenient oral treatments, and highlighted the importance of partnerships and new regulations in the field.
research PC040: Amalgam tattoo of the oral mucosa
Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.
research Problems Associated with the Recognition and Confirmation of Low-Dose Endocrine Toxicities
Confirming low-dose endocrine toxicities is difficult and requires more research.
research Update on nail disorders
Not all nail problems are caused by fungus, new allergens are being identified, PCOS has various treatments, and aesthetic procedures like Botox are advancing.
research Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: Report of two cases
The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
research Advances in the Management of Cutaneous Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.
research Patient, Oncologist, and Payer Preferences for Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy and CDK4/6 Inhibitor Regimens in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Patients and oncologists prioritize survival benefits, while payers focus on treatment costs.
research Many sexual adverse effects of finasteride are attributable to a nocebo effect
Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
research Finasteride-Induced Neuropsychiatric Reactions
Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
research Pharmacovigilance in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy Using Antiepileptic Drugs
Most children with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs experience side effects, especially those on multiple drugs, but these drugs help reduce seizures.
research Proteasome Inhibitors: An Expanding Army Attacking a Unique Target
Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
research Pharmacology of anabolic steroids
Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.
research Surface modification and endothelialization of biomaterials as potential scaffolds for vascular tissue engineering applications
Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
research Towards a molecular understanding of hair loss and its treatment
Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
research Evaluation and treatment of male and female pattern hair loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Oral ruxolitinib induces hair regrowth in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata
Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.
research Killing Two Birds with One Stone: Oral Tofacitinib Reverses Alopecia Universalis in a Patient with Plaque Psoriasis
A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
research Reversal of Alopecia Areata Following Treatment With the JAK1/2 Inhibitor Baricitinib
A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
research Study of platelet-rich plasma injections in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia through an one-year period
PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Rapid skin repigmentation on oral ruxolitinib in a patient with coexistent vitiligo and alopecia areata (AA)
A man with vitiligo and alopecia saw quick skin and hair improvement with ruxolitinib, but skin color gains were lost after stopping treatment.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research Biocompatible nanoparticles and vesicular systems in transdermal drug delivery for various skin diseases
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update
Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
research A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of a novel formulation of 5% minoxidil topical foam versus placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.