research Other Antiandrogens
Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.
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research Drug-Induced Hair Loss and Hair Growth
Some drugs can cause hair loss or increase hair growth, but these effects are usually reversible when the drug is stopped.
research Finasteride in androgenetic alopecia in men
Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.
research Metformin: an old medication of new fashion: evolving new molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.
research A 6-month prospective study on efficacy safety and QOL profiles of extended-release formulation of valproate in patients with epilepsy
Extended-release valproate effectively reduced seizures and improved quality of life in epilepsy patients over 6 months, with some side effects.
research Cyclosporin: applications in small animal dermatology
Cyclosporin is effective for treating skin conditions in small animals, but requires careful dosing and monitoring for side effects.
research Finasteride, 1 mg daily administration on male androgenetic alopecia in different age groups: 10-year follow-up
Finasteride effectively increases hair growth in men with AGA, works better for those over 30, and may cause some side effects.
research Guidelines for the Use of Acitretin in Psoriasis
Acitretin is effective for severe psoriasis and can be used long-term due to no immunosuppression, but must be carefully monitored for side effects and is not for pregnant women.
research Skin diseases in Turkish renal transplant recipients
Most kidney transplant patients in the study had skin problems, often related to infections, medication side effects, or skin cancer risks.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma and its Use for Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias: A Narrative Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Direct-to-Consumer Promotion of Prescription Drug Products
Drug companies were interested in advertising directly to consumers to make back their money, but most didn't think it would help and were concerned about negative effects.
research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders
Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.
research A review of diagnosis and treatment of acne in adult female patients
Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
research CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA
The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.
research Boron deficiency responses in maize (Zea mays L.) roots
Boron deficiency in maize affects leaf boron levels and nutrient uptake differently depending on root hair presence and soil type.
research Endocrinology & Metabolism News, August 2005
Finasteride causes temporary cell death in BPH tissues.
research Abstract 4350: Pharmacodynamic biomarkers: Evaluation of oncology drug target engagement in human plucked scalp and beard hair
Plucked hair can effectively monitor drug effects in cancer treatment.
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 Semiology of skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors
Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
research A regenerative stem cell-derived matrix accelerates functional dermal wound repair in a preclinical diabetic model
A stem cell-derived matrix speeds up healing of diabetic skin wounds.
research Mining and analysis of adverse event signals of isotretinoin based on the real-world data of FAERS database
Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
research Epimedium brevicornum Maxim. Extract exhibits pigmentation by melanin biosynthesis and melanosome biogenesis/transfer
Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
research Auswirkungen einer Hormonersatztherapie mit Testosteron auf Haut, Haare und Anhangsgebilde
Testosterone therapy can improve skin and hair in men with low testosterone but may cause skin irritation with certain treatments.
research Understanding, recognizing, and managing toxicities of targeted anticancer therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research The selective androgen receptor modulator GTx‐024 (enobosarm) improves lean body mass and physical function in healthy elderly men and postmenopausal women: results of a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled phase II trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of DGAT1 Induces Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in Mouse and Dog Skin While Overt Alopecia Is Restricted to the Mouse
Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
research Efectos de la terapia combinada del D-004 y el Finasteride sobre la hiperplasia de próstata inducida por testosterona en ratas
Combining D-004 and finasteride is more effective at reducing prostate enlargement than using either alone.
research Topical Application of the Synthetic Triterpenoid RTA 408 Protects Mice from Radiation-Induced Dermatitis
RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
research Behavioral and hormonal changes following the continuous administration of testosterone in females in capuchin monkey adult females (Sapajus Libidinosus)
Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.