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research Rare Cutaneous Side Effects of Imiquimod: A Review on Its Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Management
Imiquimod can cause rare skin side effects, some irreversible, and long-term follow-up is important for users.
research Niosomal and ethosomal gels: A comparative in vitro and ex vivo evaluation for repurposing of spironolactone
Niosomes and ethosomes can effectively carry the drug spironolactone, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and reducing side effects.
research The exaptation of endocrine pharmacology
Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.
research Pregnancy and neonatal outcome with maternal exposure to finasteride: Case series
Exposure to the hair loss drug finasteride during pregnancy can cause genital anomalies in male babies, but not in female babies. It's best to avoid this drug in women who could potentially become pregnant.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research Baricitinib Safety for Events of Special Interest in Populations at Risk: Analysis from Randomised Trial Data Across Rheumatologic and Dermatologic Indications
Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
research Repurposing of H1-receptor antagonists (levo)cetirizine, (des)loratadine, and fexofenadine as a case study for systematic analysis of trials on clinicaltrials.gov using semi-automated processes with custom-coded software
Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
research Mining and analysis of adverse event signals of isotretinoin based on the real-world data of FAERS database
Isotretinoin has many serious side effects, including some new ones, needing better safety measures and updated labels.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, 25–28 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
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 Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research The Dark Side of Gefitinib: Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Applied to Hair Hyperpigmentation
Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
research Efficacy of Skin Patting and Iontophoresis with Dutasteride Gel in Male and Menopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
The treatment improved hair growth and was well-received without side effects.
research Follicle-Targeted Delivery of Betamethasone and Minoxidil Co-Entrapped in Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Alopecia Areata Treatment
Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
research Can we teach old drugs new tricks?—Repurposing of neuropharmacological drugs for inflammatory skin diseases
Old neuropharmacological drugs might be effective for treating inflammatory skin diseases.
research Liposomes and Other Nanocarriers for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Improved Therapeutic Efficacy and Skin Tolerability
Nanocarriers can make acne treatments more effective and gentle on the skin.
research Social media for arthritis-related comparative effectiveness and safety research and the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising
Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.
research The Potential Utility of Tirzepatide for the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Tirzepatide might help manage PCOS in obese patients but needs more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
research Medical aesthetics – Current trends and a review of its applications
Medical aesthetics now helps treat medical conditions, expanding options for dermatologists.
research Prescription Pattern of Tofacitinib for Alopecia Areata Among the Dermatologists in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
research Mesalazine in the treatment of extensive alopecia areata: A new therapeutic option?
Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
research Repurposing existing drugs for the treatment ofCOVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A review of pharmacological effects and mechanism of action
Metformin may help mild COVID-19 cases, while Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone are suggested for severe cases.
research Systematic review of exosome treatment in hair restoration: Preliminary evidence, safety, and future directions
Exosome treatment for hair growth is promising but not FDA-approved and needs more research on safety and how it works.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research Minoxidil Beyond Hair: A Comprehensive Review of Its Effects on Nail Growth
Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.
research Is It Time to Re-Imagine Clinical Trials in Nephrology?
Metatrials could improve clinical research in nephrology by speeding up data collection and overcoming challenges like patient recruitment.
research Adverse event reporting of four anti-Calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies for migraine prevention: a real-world study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system
These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
research Local Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide: A Forgotten Aetiology of Cushing’s Syndrome
Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.