Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
January 2020 in “Skinmed” Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PCOS management includes lifestyle changes and medications, with ongoing research into repurposed drugs for better treatment options.
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May 2018 in “International journal of cardiology” Testosterone is linked to cardiovascular risk factors and stroke, but its exact role is unclear.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Asteraceae plants may help treat diabetes, but more research is needed.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
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June 2021 in “Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine” Cord blood fraction heals skin wounds as effectively as Actovegin.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
November 2023 in “Brain Sciences” Some medications might contribute to male infertility, with finasteride showing a high number of reports.
August 2023 in “Processes” Fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM8631 increases its skin care benefits.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brimonidine is effective for reducing facial redness in skin conditions and has potential for broader dermatological uses.
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October 2018 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Hyaluronic acid is effective for skin rejuvenation and should be a key ingredient in cosmetic products.
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
January 2025 in “International journal of research and scientific innovation” The liposomal hydrogel shows promise for hair loss treatment but needs more testing.
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August 2013 in “Lupus” SLE patients in eastern Saudi Arabia have a generally good prognosis despite multi-organ involvement.
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June 2003 in “Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America” More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of insulin-sensitizing drugs for treating adolescents with PCOS.
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May 2020 in “JAMA Ophthalmology” Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, drugs for prostate issues and hair loss, may lead to eye abnormalities in men.
August 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The model successfully predicted new uses for existing drugs, like using certain hormonal and heart medications for respiratory and Parkinson's diseases, and a cancer drug for diabetes.
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January 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Isoconazole nitrate stays effective in skin and hair follicles for up to two weeks after use.
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January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Surgical hair restoration was the best permanent solution for baldness in 2005.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart disease.
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November 2021 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” The 39th Manfred Donike Workshop discussed methods for detecting misuse of steroids, gene doping, and the complexity of identifying drug residues in urine, highlighting the ongoing efforts to improve global anti-doping work.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain CD8+ T cells attack hair follicles in alopecia areata, suggesting they could be targeted for treatment.
November 2016 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
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April 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sulfasalazine may help regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanocarriers could improve minoxidil delivery for better hair loss treatment.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Nanocarrier systems could improve hair loss treatments by delivering drugs more effectively.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” Smaller particles improve drug delivery through the skin.
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.