research Volume 1982, No. 4 February 26, 1982
Some medications caused temporary health issues that improved after stopping the drugs, but two patients died from liver problems linked to carbamazepine.
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research Hirsutism: Evaluation and treatment
Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.
research Metabolic syndrome – a new definition and management guidelines A joint position paper by the Polish Society of Hypertension, Polish Society for the Treatment of Obesity, Polish Lipid Association, Polish Association for Study of Liver, Polish Society of Family Medicine, Polish Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Division of Prevention and Epidemiology Polish Cardiac Society, “Club 30” Polish Cardiac Society, and Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society of Polish Surgeons
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
research Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Current management strategies for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Germacrene Analogs are Anti-androgenic on Androgen-dependent Cells
Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.
research A recently characterized, underdiagnosed cause of female androgenetic alopecia and polycystic ovarian syndrome: non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency
Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Serum paroxonase 1 level may be an indicator and predictor of the severity of androgenetic alopecia
Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
research Approach to androgen excess in women: Clinical and biochemical insights
The document concludes that a systematic approach is crucial to identify causes of androgen excess in women beyond the most common cause, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
research Female pattern hair loss—An update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
research Protective Efficacy of Vitamin F against Acrylamide Induced Toxicity: Studies on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) can help protect against the harmful effects of acrylamide.
research Sub-acute toxicity of standardized aqueous extract of Siddha herb Karisalankanni - Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk
Eclipta alba extract is generally safe with mild liver and kidney changes at high doses.
research Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice
taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
research Minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymatical activity in plants: A novel paradigm in increasing minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia
Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research EtG Quantification in Hair and Different Reference Cut-Offs in Relation to Various Pathologies: A Scoping Review
EtG in hair can help detect alcohol use but may be inaccurate in people with certain health conditions.
research Loss of PIKFyve Kinase Function Driven by Platelet Factor 4 Promoter Results in Platelet Lysosomal Storage Defects and Infiltration of Multiple Organs with Vacuolated Macrophages
PIKFyve is essential for normal platelet function and its deficiency causes organ issues and macrophage infiltration.
research Editor's evaluation: Role of distinct fibroblast lineages and immune cells in dermal repair following UV radiation-induced tissue damage
Different types of sun exposure damage skin cells and immune cells, with chronic exposure leading to more severe and lasting damage.
research Cytochrome P450: A Target for Drug Development for Skin Diseases
Modulating Cytochrome P450 activity could help develop new skin disease treatments.
research Antioxidant Capacity and Protective Effect of Cow Placenta Extract on D-Galactose-Induced Skin Aging in Mice
Cow placenta extract has strong antioxidant effects and can delay skin aging in mice.
research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions
A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: a Review and Emerging Treatments
Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
research Hair growth-promoting activity of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, an industrial crop-derived functional material
Ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promotes hair growth and could be a natural alternative for treating hair loss.
research Novel delivery strategy: finasteride-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles for improved androgenetic alopecia therapy
The new delivery method for finasteride using nanoparticles may improve hair growth without skin issues.
research Discovery of a novel and highly selective JAK3 inhibitor as a potent hair growth promoter
MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Effectiveness of Botanically Derived Inhibitors of 5-α-Reductase in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
research Deferasirox, an oral iron chelator, prevents hepatocarcinogenesis and adverse effects of sorafenib
Deferasirox combined with sorafenib reduces liver cancer risk and lessens treatment side effects.
research Phytochemicals With Anti 5-alpha-reductase Activity: A Prospective For Prostate Cancer Treatment
Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Saponins of Paris polyphylla for the Improvement of Acne: Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Effects
Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.