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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
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A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.
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Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
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