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Minoxidil and spironolactone can improve hair growth, but responses vary and side effects are common.
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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 Efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil for lichen planopilaris
Mycophenolate mofetil was effective for most patients in treating scarring hair loss, but some had side effects.
research Effect of minoxidil on rabbit lens epithelial cell behavior in vitro and in situ
Minoxidil may help prevent capsular opacification after cataract surgery.
research Pneumonitis Caused by Metronidazole
Metronidazole can cause lung disease.
research Spironolactone: An Anti-androgenic and Anti-hypertensive Drug That May Provide Protection Against the Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19
Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research The selective androgen receptor modulator GTx‐024 (enobosarm) improves lean body mass and physical function in healthy elderly men and postmenopausal women: results of a double‐blind, placebo‐controlled phase II trial
Enobosarm significantly increased muscle mass and improved physical function in elderly men and postmenopausal women without serious side effects.
research Safety and Efficacy of Minoxidil Treatment in Scarring Alopecia: A Scoping Review.
Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
research Drug repositioning approach to target viral and host cells in terms of COVID-19 treatment: A review of in vivo experiments and clinical studies
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 shows promise but requires more research to confirm effectiveness.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Review of oral minoxidil as treatment of hair disorders: in search of the perfect dose.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
research High-Dosed Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy for Iron Deficiency Anemia Does Not Hinder Drug-Induced Amelioration of Disease Activity in IBD Patients
High-dose iron therapy improves anemia without affecting IBD treatment.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.
research Is the effect worth the risk? - The most common complaints during oral isotretinoin anti-acne therapy and controversies around its adverse effects
Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
research Letter in reply: Pericarditis and peripheral edema in a healthy man on low-dose oral minoxidil therapy
A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
research Nucleus‐specific modulation of phasic and tonic inhibition by endogenous neurosteroidogenesis in the murine thalamus
Brain-made chemicals can control nerve cell function differently in various parts of a mouse's brain, which may help us understand neurological conditions.
research Tardily accelerated neurologic deterioration in two-step thallium intoxication
Thallium poisoning can cause worsening nerve damage and vision loss without typical symptoms.
research Sequential Therapy for Diffuse Proliferative and Membranous Lupus Nephritis: Cyclophosphamide and Prednisolone Followed by Azathioprine and Prednisolone
The treatment was effective for lupus nephritis with manageable side effects.
research Minoxidil induced central serous Chorioretinopathy treated with oral Eplerenone – a case report
Minoxidil can cause a rare eye condition, but it was successfully treated with oral Eplerenone in one case.
research Polysulfonic acid mucopolysaccharide exerts anti scarring effect in rats through modulation of TGF β 1/Smad signaling pathway
Polysulfonic acid mucopolysaccharide can reduce skin scarring.
research Novel aspects of age-protection by spermidine supplementation are associated with preserved telomere length
Spermidine helps protect against aging by preserving telomere length.
research “Nail loss after teriflunomide treatment: A new potential adverse event”
Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
research A Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.
research A97 TACROLIMUS-ASSOCIATED HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME IN A PEDIATRIC LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT
An 8-year-old boy developed a rare condition after a liver transplant, which improved after changing his medication.
research Further Studies of Effects of Finasteride on Mood and Suicidal Risk
Finasteride may affect mood and increase suicidal risk.
research Combined therapy with adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and meglumine antimoniate controls lesion development and parasite load in murine cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania amazonensis
Using fat-derived stem cells with the drug meglumine antimoniate can help control skin disease and reduce parasites in mice with leishmaniasis.
research Finasteride-related depression and suicidal ideation
research Sexual dimorphism following in vitro ischemia in the response to neurosteroids and mechanisms of injury
Male tissue has more cell death than female tissue after ischemia, and some neurosteroids only protect female cells.
research Safety of Biological Therapies for Severe Asthma: An Analysis of Suspected Adverse Reactions Reported in the WHO Pharmacovigilance Database
Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.
research Localized demodicosis due to Demodex cati on the muzzle of two cats treated with inhalant glucocorticoids
Demodicosis should be considered in cats with facial skin issues exposed to inhalant glucocorticoids.