September 2024 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may help protect the brain and gut in Parkinson's disease.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A new treatment using nanoparticles can effectively prevent and reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” PNU 157706 is a more effective treatment than finasteride for conditions caused by DHT, like enlarged prostate and hair loss.
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June 1983 in “Cancer” A six-drug treatment for metastatic breast cancer showed promising results with low side effects, especially in premenopausal women.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors are effective against cancer but can cause skin, digestive, and blood side effects, including hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Drug safety” Proactive monitoring and management are essential to maximize the benefits of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan while minimizing serious side effects.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” AZD6244 treatment causes skin aging effects by depleting skin stem cells.
June 2023 in “Fundamental & clinical pharmacology” JAK inhibitors help treat some diseases but may increase risks of blood clots and cancer in certain patients.
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January 2024 in “The AAPS Journal” 50-mg ritlecitinib capsules are bioequivalent to 100-mg capsules.
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April 2016 in “Nature communications” Blocking specific proteins can help remove aging cells and might treat age-related diseases and promote hair growth.
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January 2013 in “MedChemComm” PF-05314882 selectively activates androgen receptors without much effect on prostate and may help in prostate cancer treatment and hair loss prevention.
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” Researchers identified promising inhibitors for the BRD4 protein, including finasteride and amentoflavone.
January 2026 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Early intervention and tailored management are crucial for skin side effects in cancer treatments.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study created special nanoparticles that effectively deliver an anti-inflammatory drug to treat skin inflammation in psoriasis.
February 2024 in “PloS one” Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
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June 1993 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting mTOR in myeloid cells may help reduce psoriasis symptoms.
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November 2002 in “Clinical journal of oncology nursing” Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.
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January 2014 in “Molecular Simulation” A new compound may treat benign prostatic hyperplasia better than finasteride.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ritlecitinib effectively treats severe Alopecia Areata by reducing harmful immune activity in the skin.
April 2024 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” JAK inhibitors are safe and effective for treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid Sulfatase inhibitors show promise in treating hormone-dependent disorders like cancers, hair loss, and acne, with 667COUMATE being a potential candidate for breast cancer treatment trials.
December 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Certain cancer drugs can cause skin issues like rashes and itching.
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters” A new compound effectively inhibits human 5α-reductase 1.