research Finasteride blocks progesterone synthesis in MA-10 Leydig tumor cells.
Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research A comparison of the relative efficacy of antiandrogens for the treatment of acne in hyperandrogenic women
Flutamide and CPA are more effective than finasteride for treating acne in hyperandrogenic women.
research 522 Gut microbiota is required for the development of alopecia areata
Gut microbiota influences the development of alopecia areata.
research Chemotherapy of psoriasis and other skin disorders with oral retinoids
Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
research Bis-Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids Inhibit Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus In Vitro and In Vivo
Certain plant compounds can help prevent and treat a virus in pigs.
research Vitamin D and microRNAs
Vitamin D affects many body functions and its interaction with microRNAs could help treat related diseases.
research Minoxidil Cannot Be Used To Target Lysyl Hydroxylases during Postnatal Mouse Lung Development: A Cautionary Note
Minoxidil does not work to inhibit lysyl hydroxylases in newborn mouse lungs.
research Commensal microbe regulation of skin cells in disease
research Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions of Biologic Agents
Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.
research Adverse effect profile with low-dose methotrexate therapy in patients suffering with rheumatic diseases
Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
research [Oral treatment of severe psoriasis with a new aromatic retinoid (Ro 10-9359) (author's transl)].
Ro 10-9359 is an effective treatment for severe psoriasis but can cause side effects.
research Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5alpha-reductase activity in human gingival fibroblasts in response to minocycline
Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
research Hyaluronic acid-FGF2-derived peptide bioconjugates for suppression of FGFR2 and AR simultaneously as an acne antagonist
The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
research A Novel 3D Printed Model of Infected Human Hair Follicles to Demonstrate Targeted Delivery of Nanoantibiotics
Nanoencapsulated antibiotics are more effective in treating hair follicle infections than free antibiotics.
research Fatal Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Induced by Doxycycline or Flucloxacillin in a 77-Year-Old Woman: A Rare but Serious Adverse Drug Reaction
Doxycycline or flucloxacillin can cause a rare, severe skin reaction that can be fatal, especially in the elderly.
research Study the effect of Finasteride microemulsion gel on the treatment of men with mild to moderate Acne
research The senescence-like activity of BMS-470539 is associated with anti-fibrotic actions in models of dermal fibrosis
BMS-470539 reduces skin fibrosis and inflammation.
research Polymeric Micelle Nanocarriers for the Cutaneous Delivery of Tacrolimus: A Targeted Approach for the Treatment of Psoriasis
New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
research 944 Non-coding double stranded RNA induces retinoic acid synthesis and retinoid signaling to control regeneration
Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
research Do Anti-androgens Have Potential as Therapeutics for COVID-19?
Anti-androgens might help reduce COVID-19 severity in men.
research Post-marketing safety profile of cladribine in multiple sclerosis: a disproportionality analysis based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
Cladribine has known risks and potential new safety concerns, requiring careful monitoring.
research MP-03.07: Does finasteride have a preventive effect on a chronic bacterial prostatitis? Pilot study using an animal model
The effectiveness of finasteride for preventing chronic bacterial prostatitis is unclear.
research Association between Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist and Mortality in SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy does not significantly reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients.
research What should be kept in mind when treating acne with oral contraceptives? Narrative review
Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
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.
research Inflammation dynamically regulates steroid hormone metabolism and action within macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis increases steroid activation in cells, reducing inflammation.
research Identifying SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors through drug repurposing screens of SARS-S and MERS-S pseudotyped particles
Six existing drugs may help block virus entry in COVID-19.
research Pharmacologic properties of minoxidil: a new hypotensive agent.
Minoxidil is a new drug that lowers blood pressure.
research A10.09 Safety data of four treatment regimens in early rheumatoid arthritis patients
All four treatments for early rheumatoid arthritis had similar and mostly mild side effects.
research Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis Involving Labial Mucosa, Which Improved with Naproxen
Naproxen effectively treated a girl's eosinophilic pustular folliculitis when other treatments failed.