research Doxil (Caelyx): an exploratory study with pharmacokinetics in patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Late-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Older adults diagnosed with lupus show less severe symptoms but have a lower survival rate, often due to age-related factors.
research Interaction of antiretroviral medications with finasteride
Antiretrovirals can affect finasteride's effectiveness, so dose adjustments may be needed for men on HIV treatment.
research Mechanisms Involved in the Relationship between Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance: Impact on Clinical Practice
Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
research The Impact of Immune-Modifying Treatments for Skin Diseases on the Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccines: a Narrative Review
People on immune-modifying skin disease treatments may have a weaker antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines but often improve after the second dose.
research Minoxidil for Control of Acute Blood Pressure Elevation in Chronically Hypertensive Children
Minoxidil, when used with a diuretic and β-blocking agent, can safely lower blood pressure in most children with severe hypertension due to kidney disease, with minimal side effects.
research Morphologic and immunologic characterization of a canine isthmus mural folliculitis resembling pseudopelade of humans
Dogs have a skin condition like human pseudopelade, causing hair loss that doesn't improve with treatment.
research This Week in JAMA
Early surgery reduces seizure risk in drug-resistant epilepsy; testosterone to DHT conversion doesn't affect muscle anabolism; veterans with PTSD likely to have riskier opioid use; bevacizumab helps in hereditary bleeding disorder.
research Acción de Finasteride sobre el volumen prostático en caninos con hiperplasia prostática benigna
Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia at a low, safe dose.
research The Effects of Metformin, Ethinyl Estradiol/Cyproterone Acetate, and Metformin Ethinyl Estradiol/Cyproterone Acetate Combination Therapy on Carotid Artery Intima-media Thickness in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin improves early signs of heart disease in women with PCOS and raises apelin levels, but doesn't significantly change artery thickness.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research Patient’s experience with subcutaneous and oral methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis often causes side effects like diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss, especially at higher doses.
research 1115 Interrogating the gut-skin axis for acne and sebaceous gland health – a case study of nicotinic acid
Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
research The clinical applications of five-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Five-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, can treat enlarged prostates, improve urination, reduce need for prostate surgery, and lower the risk of prostate cancer, but may increase the risk of higher grade prostate cancer. They can also treat male pattern baldness.
research The impact of individual lifestyle and status on the acquisition of COVID-19: A case—Control study
Your lifestyle and health can affect your chances of getting COVID-19; not enough sleep, lots of exercise, and hair loss can increase risk, while washing hands, eating fruit daily, and taking vitamins A and C can lower it.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.
research Androgenetic alopecia: What impact does it have on the quality of Life?
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) greatly lowers quality of life, causing stress and low self-esteem, with those seeking treatment experiencing more impairment.
research Spironolactone Reduces Facial and Body Hair in Women with Hirsutism
Spironolactone helps reduce hair growth in women with hirsutism but may cause menstrual irregularities.
research A case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia with secondary Malossezia‐associated dermatitis
Malassezia-associated dermatitis can cause itching in cats with feline paraneoplastic alopecia.
research Mechanisms of ivermectin-induced wound healing
Ivermectin cream speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
research Do Pleiotropic Effects of Spironolactone in Women with PCOS make it More Than an Anti-Androgen? Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Spironolactone is effective for idiopathic hirsutism but has limited effects on other PCOS symptoms.
research The Effects of Single Testosterone Administration and Stress Induction on Steroid Hormone Levels in Hair
Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
research A Guide to Assessing Damage Response Pathways of the Hair Follicle: Lessons From Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia in Mice
The document concludes that assessing hair follicle damage due to cyclophosphamide in mice involves analyzing structural changes and suggests a scoring system for standardized evaluation.
research Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and assessment of hair growth in patients with acne treated with isotretinoin
Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
research Proteolysis‐targeting chimeras in cancer therapy: Targeted protein degradation for next‐generation treatment
PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
research Acetaminophen-Induced Infertility in Male Wistar Rats: Impact of Avocado Leaves on Hormonal Profile and Semen Analysis
High consumption of avocado leaves harms male fertility.
research Commentary on article on clinical efficacy of oral finasteride by Won, Lew, and Sim
Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
research Dosimetric analysis of the alopecia preventing effect of hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy
Hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy prevents hair loss and preserves cognitive function.
research Inactivated COVID-19 Vaccine Induces a Low Humoral Immune Response in a Subset of Dermatological Patients Receiving Immunosuppressants
Some patients on immunosuppressants had a weaker immune response to the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine.
research The effect of inhaled corticosteroids on hair cortisol
Measuring cortisol in hair can help assess adrenal function in asthmatic children using inhaled corticosteroids.