research Meta-analysis of efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia
PRP therapy may effectively treat hair loss, but more research needed.
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research Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women
Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.
research Alopecia After Switch to Tenofovir Alafenamide in 6 African American Women
Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.
research A Porcine Model for the Development and Testing of Preoperative Skin Preparations
Povidone iodine reduced skin bacteria more than chlorhexidine gluconate, but neither met FDA reduction standards.
research Off-label Prescription and Challenges in Clinical Practice: An Abridged Review
The review suggests doctors should carefully weigh risks and benefits of off-label drug use, involve patients in decisions, and calls for better regulations and monitoring.
research The Assessment and Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
Oral medication is necessary to treat scalp fungus in children, with griseofulvin being the usual choice.
research Bimatoprost for the treatment of eyelash, eyebrow and scalp alopecia
Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors and Combination Therapy
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
research Heterogeneity in amount of growth factors secreted by platelets in platelet‐rich plasma samples from alopecia patients
PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
research Efficacy of Off-Label Topical Treatments for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
research Serendipity in Trichology
Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
research Artificial hair implantation for hair restoration
Artificial hair implants can quickly improve looks and life quality, but they have risks like infection and early fiber loss, so more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research Medicaid coverage of Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata treatment
Medicaid coverage for alopecia areata treatments is inconsistent and often limited.
research DUTASTERIDE AS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT IN ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA – A LITERATURE REVIEW
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, but more research is needed on safety and dosing.
research CURRENT PROSPECTIVE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION USING OFF LABELLED DRUGS AND ADVANCED DRUGS
New medications are improving depression treatment, emphasizing accurate diagnosis and chronic care.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Adolescents
Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.
research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.
research Relating neurosteroid modulation of inhibitory neurotransmission to behaviour
Neurosteroids can influence behavior by modulating brain inhibition, with potential for treating psychiatric disorders.
research Comprehension Testing for OTC Drug Labels: Goals, Methods, Target Population, and Testing Environment
The paper concludes that drug labels should be clear for all, especially for those with low literacy, and suggests aiming for high comprehension test passing rates with diverse test populations.
research Telogen effluvium associated with the dopamine agonist pramipexole in a 55-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease
A woman with Parkinson's disease experienced hair loss from the Parkinson's medication pramipexole, which improved after stopping the drug.
research Artificial Hair: By the Dawn to Automatic Biofibre® Hair Implant
Biofibre® hair implants are safe and effective for alopecia when proper procedures are followed, with high patient satisfaction.
research A serious side effect of a potentially widely used cosmetic product
A man developed a serious muscle breakdown condition after using a hair loss medication not known to cause this side effect.
research Androgenetic alopecia. Diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society
Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
research New therapies for alopecia areata
New treatments for severe alopecia areata show promise but lack standard approval.
research Industry update: the latest developments in the field of therapeutic delivery, July 2018
New partnerships, clinical trials, and drug approvals marked progress in therapeutic delivery in July 2018.
research Treat androgenetic alopecia with antiandrogens, as well as other pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Use antiandrogens and other treatments for hair loss.
research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol-Reply
Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hair loss with good regrowth chances.
research The PDGF/PDGFR pathway as a drug target
The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
research DTC pharmaceutical advertising: the debate’s not over
The debate on direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads continues, with consumers finding them educational and doctors concerned about their impact on patient relationships and medication understanding.
research Treatment options for alopecia: an update, looking to the future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.