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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” PPCM microspheres can effectively release finasteride over 42 days.
January 2012 in “Nei Mongol Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Zusanli acupoint injection of metoclopramide effectively treats functional dyspepsia.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Clinical Research and Reports” Method B with propylene glycol is better for stable low-concentration DPCP solutions for alopecia areata.
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August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Both injectable contraceptives lower testosterone and SHBG levels, with NET-EN having a greater effect than DMPA-IM.
June 2021 in “Clinical neuropsychopharmacology and therapeutics” Valproic acid can cause hair color change in older men.
October 2020 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Drospirenone can hide symptoms of certain hormonal disorders, complicating diagnosis.
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November 2011 in “Neuroreport” Paroxetine relieves pain by increasing allopregnanolone levels.
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September 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
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December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
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September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety” The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” Metyrapone effectively stabilizes severe Cushing's disease symptoms before surgery.
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April 2007 in “Chemistry and Physics of Lipids” Steroid hormones change the size, charge, and stability of DPPC liposomes.
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May 2018 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association” Deslorelin implants successfully treated hair loss in two male Keeshonden dogs.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on brain activity linked to epilepsy.
August 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A postmenopausal woman's facial redness, acne, and excess hair were caused by too much hormone therapy for insomnia, but improved after stopping the treatment.
May 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” DHEA therapy improved pubic hair growth and psychological well-being in young females with adrenal insufficiency.
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March 2018 in “Analytical chemistry” Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.
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January 1978 in “JAMA” Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.
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July 2014 in “Veterinary dermatology” Deslorelin may help intact male dogs regrow hair from alopecia X, with a 75% success rate and no side effects.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Advanced delivery systems can make dithranol more effective and less irritating for treating psoriasis.
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
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December 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Diphencyprone helped most patients with alopecia areata regrow some hair.
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” Allopregnanolone may help prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
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November 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
September 2020 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” "Flosin – Prostamol Uno" effectively manages BPH symptoms with fewer side effects.