research Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond
Spironolactone is a low-cost, effective, and generally safe treatment for various skin conditions related to hormones.
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research Increasing utility of finasteride for frontal fibrosing alopecia
Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
research Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Gel Containing Mimicking Growth Factors Oligopeptides, Caffeine, Taurine and an Iron-Chelating Complex in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil or Oral Finasteride: a Prospective, 6-Month, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, 4-Arm, Parallel Group Study
Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
research Proxalutamide (GT0918) Reduces the Rate of Hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19 Female Patients: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Two-Arm Parallel Trial
Proxalutamide significantly lowered hospitalization rates in women with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
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A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research Could baricitinib treat frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial papules?
Baricitinib may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia and facial papules.
research Switching between tofacitinib and baricitinib in alopecia areata: A review of clinical response
Switching between the medications tofacitinib and baricitinib can be effective for treating hair loss in alopecia areata.
research In vitro selective inhibition of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A4 by finasteride, and prediction of in vivo drug–drug interactions
Finasteride affects UGT1A4 enzyme, but not enough to cause issues when combined with other drugs.
research Beneficial Effects of Deoxyshikonin on Delayed Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice
Deoxyshikonin helps wounds heal faster in diabetic mice.
research Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.
research Long-Term Clinical Effects, Bioavailability, and Kinetics of Minoxidil in Relation to Renal Function
research Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of CG2001 in Chinese adult male subjects with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single- and multi-doses, phase 1 clinical study
CG2001 is safe and well-tolerated for treating hair loss, with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
research Minoxidil specifically decreases the expression of lysine hydroxylase in cultured human skin fibroblasts
Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
research Effects of finasteride on microvascular density and VEGF expression in glomeruli of diabetic mice
Finasteride reduced VEGF expression and microvascular density in diabetic mice.
research Photo-Cross-Linkedand Photothermal Flammulina velutipes Polysaccharide Hydrogel Loadedwith Caffeic Acid-Copper Nanozyme for Diabetic Wound Healing
The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.
research ISID1077 – Efficacy and safety of ENERGI-F701 solution versus 2% minoxidil solution for female pattern hair loss: a phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, head-to-head, parallel trial
research Targeting Potential of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Finasteride-loaded Nano Lipidic Carriers-infused Topical Gel - In vitro and In vivo Skin Permeation Studies
The new gel with Zinc Oxide nanoparticles and finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss when applied to the skin.
research Exploring the Causal Relationship and Molecular Mechanisms Between Fasting Insulin and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study with Bioinformatics Analysis
Higher fasting insulin levels increase the risk of androgenetic alopecia.
research Gefitinib: an adverse effects profile
Gefitinib can cause skin problems, diarrhea, and nausea, but rarely causes severe lung disease or hair loss.
research Fast clinical response with topical ruxolitinib in the management of non-segmental vitiligo detected by VISIA® analysis system
Topical ruxolitinib quickly improves non-segmental vitiligo.
research Comment on “Low dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series”: Adding further evidence about side effects
Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss seems to have rare side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety.
research Quality of life and patient-reported side effects of low-dose oral minoxidil in treating female pattern hair loss.
Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild side effects.
research Effect of Metformin Therapy on Clinical and Hormonal Indices of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin helps manage weight, blood pressure, and hormonal imbalances in PCOS patients.
research RU 58841, a new specific topical antiandrogen: A candidate of choice for the treatment of acne, androgenetic alopecia and hirsutism
RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
research Alopecia Management Potential of Rosemary-Based Nanoemulgel Loaded with Metformin: Approach Combining Active Essential Oil and Repurposed Drug
Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
research Hair follicle sulfotransferase activity and effectiveness of oral minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia
Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.
research RP-HPLC METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF FINASTERIDE AND TAMSULOSIN IN TABLET FORMULATIONS
A reliable method was developed to measure Tamsulosin and Finasteride in tablets accurately.
research An observational study of leflunomide in the treatment of lupus nephyritis for cyclophosphamide was invalid or could not be tolerated
Leflunomide with prednisone is effective and well-tolerated for lupus nephritis when cyclophosphamide can't be used.
research Finasteride induces Epigenetic Modulation of LSP1: A Gene implicated in Neutrophil Actin Dysfunction disease
Finasteride may help treat Neutrophil Actin Dysfunction by reducing LSP1 gene activity.
research Role of Inositol in Alopecia of Rats Fed Sulfasuxidine.
Inositol prevents hair loss and improves health in rats.