research Repurposing steroidogenesis inhibitors for the therapy of neuropsychiatric disorders: Promises and caveats
Drugs for hormone-related conditions might help treat mental disorders but could have serious side effects.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research The effects of acute finasteride treatment in dopamine transporter knockout mice and MK-801-treated mice
research Drug Repurposing Patent Applications July–September 2025
New drug uses show promise but need more research.
research Biomarker-based methods for determining noncompliance in a prevention trial
Simple methods using DHT levels effectively assess compliance.
research Hair Growth Effect of DN106212 in C57BL/6 Mouse and Its Network Pharmacological Mechanism of Action
DN106212, an extract from a plant, is better at promoting hair growth than other tested substances by affecting hair growth factors and follicle development.
research The safety profiles of avacopan on microscopic polyangiitis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a real-world pharmacovigilance analysis
Avacopan is generally safe, with some minor side effects like nausea and fatigue.
research Systemic minoxidil for hair disorders in pediatric patients: a safety and tolerability review
Low-dose oral and sublingual minoxidil seem safe for children with hair disorders.
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Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
research Evidence Synthesis Gone Awry: The Perils of Aggregating Ineffective or Unsafe Doses in Alopecia Areata Reviews
Including ineffective or unsafe doses in reviews can lead to misleading conclusions about alopecia areata treatments.
research The Intervention Effect of Externally Applying or Orally Administering Bifidobacterium animalis Subsp. lactis J12 on Atopic Dermatitis Induced by 2,4-Dinitrofluorobenzene
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis J12 helps reduce atopic dermatitis symptoms.
research Use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair growth in transgender and gender non-binary adult patients: a retrospective cohort study
research Evaluation of glucuronide metabolite stability in dried blood spots
Dried blood spots can be as stable as frozen liquid samples for storing certain metabolites.
research Compatibility of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, Dutasteride, Hydrocortisone Acetate, Nicotinamide, Progesterone, and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride in TrichoSolTM, A Natural Vehicle for Hair Solutions.
TrichoSolTM is safe for hair loss treatments with specific ingredient stability for up to 180 days.
research The C3H/HeJ mouse and DEBR rat models for alopecia areata: review of preclinical drug screening approaches and results
Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
research [Determination of finasteride in human plasma by HPLC-MS].
The two finasteride formulations are bioequivalent.
research 170 Forecasting Phase 3 Dose-Response for Abrocitinib, an Oral Janus Kinase 1 Selective Inhibitor, Using Investigator’s Global Assessment and Eczema Area and Severity Index
Abrocitinib at 100 mg and 200 mg daily may significantly improve moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older.
research Rp-HPLC Determination of Quercetin in a Novel D-α-Tocopherol Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate Based SNEDDS Formulation: Pharmacokinetics in Rat Plasma
The new formulation greatly improved quercetin absorption in rats.
research Integrated Safety Analysis of Ritlecitinib in Adolescent Patients with Alopecia Areata from the Randomized, Placebo-Controlled ALLEGRO Phase 2b/3 and Ongoing Open-Label Phase 3 ALLEGRO-LT Studies
research Exosomes in precision dermatology: From biomarkers to targeted therapeutics in personalized care
Exosomes show promise in dermatology but need more research and FDA approval for clinical use.
research Additional Benefit Scoring During Health Technology Assessment in Germany - Its Drivers and Impact on Pricing and Discount for Orphan Drugs
Orphan drug benefit scores in Germany are influenced by phase III data and lack of alternatives, but not linked to price or discounts.
research Drug Repurposing - Hypothesis, Molecular Aspects and Therapeutic Applications
Drug repurposing is a cost-effective way to find new uses for existing drugs, speeding up treatment development.
research Adverse Event Reporting in Clinical Trials of Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-analysis.
Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting side effects like impotence and low libido, but trials lack proper safety reporting.
research Embryo‐Fetal Developmental Toxicity and Toxicokinetics Studies of YWS1903 , a Novel Potassium‐Competitive Acid Blocker, in Pregnant Rats
YWS1903 is safe for pregnant rats at moderate doses but causes fetal issues at high doses.
research Which chemicals should be grouped together for mixture risk assessments of male reproductive disorders?
Group a wide range of chemicals, not just phthalates, for assessing risks to male reproductive health.
research Application of validated UV spectrophotometric and colorimetric method to quantify minoxidil in the development of trilayer dissolving microneedle: Proof of concept in ex vivo and in vivo studies in rats
The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
research Pharmacophore Modeling and Three Dimensional Database Searching for Drug Design Using Catalyst: Recent Advances
The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.
research Follow-Up of 1 mg Finasteride Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness-Difference between Clinical Trials and Private Office Follow-Up: Influences on Prescribing Habits Evaluated
Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
research Assessing the safety of topical minoxidil through disproportionality analysis of FAERS reports
Topical minoxidil may cause more side effects than currently listed, needing updated safety information.
research A phase I safety study of topical calcitriol (BPM 31543) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA).
Topical calcitriol is safe for preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Preliminary investigations of rat skin after topical application of optical clearing agent
The skin fully recovered after using the optical clearing agent, showing no long-term harm.