research Androgenetic alopecia: An update
Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
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research Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 entry through the ACE2/TMPRSS2 pathway: a promising approach for uncovering early COVID-19 drug therapies
Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.
research 5α‐Reductase Inhibitors
5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
research Bifunctional sodium hyaluronate microneedle patches integrating 5α-reductase and ROS regulation for boosted hair regeneration
The microneedle patch boosts hair growth by reducing DHT and oxidative stress.
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 The hyperandrogenic-insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans syndrome: therapeutic response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research 5α-reductase isoenzymes mediate stress-exacerbated Tourette-like responses in animal models
Targeting 5α-reductase type 1 may help manage Tourette-like symptoms.
research The neurosteroidogenic enzyme 5α-reductase modulates the role of D1 dopamine receptors in rat sensorimotor gating
5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
research Updated Integrated Safety Analysis of Ritlecitinib up to ~5 Years in Adolescents With Alopecia Areata From the ALLEGRO Clinical Trials
Ritlecitinib is generally safe for adolescents with alopecia areata over 5 years.
research Population exposure–response analysis of the effect of ritlecitinib on eyebrow assessment and eyelash assessment in patients with alopecia areata
Ritlecitinib effectively regrows eyebrow and eyelash hair in alopecia areata, with 50 mg being the best dose.
research Tofacitinib for the Treatment of Three Immune-mediated Conditions in One Patient: Ulcerative Colitis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib improved ulcerative colitis, skin ulcers, and hair loss in a patient who didn't respond well to other treatments.
research Phytosome Based Drug Delivery of Naringenin and Naringin: Development, Characterization, and In Vivo Evaluation
Phytosome technology improves the absorption and effectiveness of citrus flavonoids.
research Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors: a narrative review
5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors can cause negative side effects.
research Review of Drug Repositioning in Cancer Therapeutics
Repurposing existing drugs can improve cancer treatment but faces challenges.
research New Drugs: Eculizumab
Eculizumab helps reduce blood transfusions and stabilize hemoglobin but increases infection risk and is expensive.
research Referee report. For: Comparison between Tazarotene 0.05% gel and Adapelene 0.1% gel in acne patients [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
Tazarotene gel may be more effective for acne than adapalene gel.
research Three-Dimensional Proteome-Wide Scale Screening for the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Identification of a Novel Off-Target
Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
research O04 Pharmacological efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil–finasteride combination for hair growth and stability in male androgenetic alopecia: a 12-month retrospective service evaluation
Low-dose oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Clinical use of 5α-reductase inhibitors
Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
research Finasteride promotes worsening of the cardiac deleterious effects of nandrolone decanoate and protects against genotoxic and cytotoxic damage
Finasteride worsens heart damage but reduces cell toxicity caused by nandrolone decanoate.
research 0447 Minoxidil for onychodystrophy: Can this hair loss remedy be a nail growth remedy?
Minoxidil may improve nail growth and appearance.
research Reduced estradiol synthesis by letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, is protective against development of pentylenetetrazole-induced kindling in mice
Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
research Safety concerns regarding 5α reductase inhibitors for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.
research Eficacia en alopecia de un acondicionador anticaída con Serenoa serrulata y tocoferol. Estudio piloto
The conditioner with Serenoa serrulata and tocoferol helps reduce hair loss.
research Osteosclerosis and periostal new bone formation during indinavir therapy
Indinavir, especially with vitamin A, may cause bone changes, but switching to nelfinavir can reduce these effects.
research 1492 Prostacyclin pathway to enhance wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers
Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.
research Low-dose oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia is not associated with blood pressure changes in patients also taking other antihypertensive medications: A multi-center cohort study using TriNetX
Low-dose oral minoxidil doesn't affect blood pressure in patients taking blood pressure meds.
research Upadacitinib for management of alopecia areata and rheumatoid arthritis: Letter to the editor
Upadacitinib significantly improved both rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata in a patient.
research 465 Minoxidil reverses androgen-induced inhibition of endothelial cell migration promoted by dermal papilla cell spheroids.
Minoxidil helps hair growth by improving blood vessel function.
research Combination therapy profoundly improved skin flap survival by modulating KATP channels and nitric oxide
The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.