research Inhibition of skin 5α-reductase by oral contraceptive progestinsin vitro
Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Efficacy and Safety of Biologic Therapies for Treatment of Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Observational Meta-Analysis
IL-12/23 inhibitors are more effective and have fewer common side effects than anti-TNF alpha for treating psoriasis.
research Elucidation of the Underlying Mechanism of Gujian Oral Liquid Acting on Osteoarthritis through Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Experiment
Gujian oral liquid reduces osteoarthritis symptoms by targeting inflammation.
research UTMD Enhances Targeting of Diclofenac and Doxil® to Boost Tumor Immunotherapy
UTMD with diclofenac and Doxil® improves cancer treatment by boosting immune response and reducing tumor-supporting cells.
research Evaluation of 5α-reductase inhibitory activity of certain herbs useful as antiandrogens
Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
research Inhibitors of 5α-reductase-related side effects in patients seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction.
5α-reductase inhibitors may worsen sexual drive and spontaneous erections but don't worsen existing erectile or ejaculatory problems.
research 43755 Rapid Reduction and Strict Complete Response in Itch With Oral Difelikefalin in Subjects With Notalgia Paresthetica and Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus
Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
research Deoxycorticosterone’s anticonvulsant effects in infant rats are blocked by finasteride, but not by indomethacin
Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.
research 5-α-Reductase inhibitors for prostate cancer chemoprevention: an updated Cochrane systematic review
5-α-reductase inhibitors reduce prostate cancer risk but may cause sexual dysfunction and don't affect high-grade tumor or death rates.
research Polymeric micelle mediated follicular delivery of spironolactone: Targeting the mineralocorticoid receptor to prevent glucocorticoid-induced activation and delayed cutaneous wound healing
Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
research Severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs
Some drugs can cause rare but potentially deadly skin reactions, and early treatment and avoiding the drug again are key.
research Appropriateness of oral drugs for long-term treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older persons: results of a systematic literature review and international consensus validation process (LUTS-FORTA 2014)
Dutasteride, fesoterodine, and finasteride are beneficial for older patients, while most other drugs should be used cautiously or avoided.
research Trimethoprim-Induced Aseptic Meningitis
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause aseptic meningitis, especially in people with certain health conditions.
research Thrombotic risk minimization for Diane‐35 and generics
The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.
research Efficacy of Serenoa repens lipido-sterolic extract alone or in combination with propolis polyphenols and Boswellia serrata extract suppositories on PSA level and symptoms in patients affected by lower urinary tract disorders
Serenoa repens extract, alone or with other supplements, improves urinary symptoms and lowers PSA levels.
research Small Molecule Inhibitors and Inflammatory Skin Diseases
New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Production of 5α-Reduced Neurosteroids Is Developmentally Regulated and Shapes GABAAMiniature IPSCs in Lamina II of the Spinal Cord
Neurosteroids regulate synaptic inhibition in the spinal cord and may help manage spinal pain.
research Mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic neuropathy may be involved in the development of neuropathic pain via a reduction in neurosteroid synthesis
Mitochondrial problems in diabetic nerve damage might cause pain by lowering the production of certain nerve-related steroids.
research Targeting noncanonical nuclear factor kappa B signalling in CYLD cutaneous syndrome by selective inhibition of IκB kinase alpha
Topical IKKα inhibitors may help prevent CCS tumours.
research Drug repurposing of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors for neutrophilic acute respiratory distress syndrome and psoriasis
CDK inhibitors may help treat ARDS and psoriasis but need more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research New steps forward in the neuroactive steroid field
Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
research Biologics and Small Molecules for Inflammatory Nail Disorders: A Narrative Review
Biologics and small molecules can effectively treat inflammatory nail disorders, but personalized treatment plans are important.
research Downregulation of nuclear factor-kappaB activation in human keratinocytes by melanogenesis inhibitors
Melanogenesis inhibitors like kojic acid and niacinamide can reduce inflammation and pigment production in skin cells.
research Anti-androgenic curcumin analogues as steroid 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
research Platelet GPIIb/IIIa (P1A1/2) polymorphism in SLE: clinical and laboratory association
An antibiotic called co-trimoxazole can effectively treat autoimmune diseases.
research ADVANCES IN PSORIASIS THERAPY
New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
research Spinal bicuculline produces hypersensitivity of dorsal horn neurons: effects of excitatory amino acid antagonists
Blocking GABA(A) receptors increases neuron sensitivity, showing GABA and glycine have different roles in pain.
research Truncal anesthesia for hair mesotherapy
Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
research Complications of cataract surgery in Wistar rats undergoing treatment with tamsulosin
Stopping tamsulosin one month before cataract surgery reduces eye surgery complications in rats.
research Adalimumab improves health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS): Results from the first 12 weeks of PIONEER II
Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.